Plant Controller (f/m/x)

Mondi Group; Sonneberg; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited contract

Immediate start

Job summary

Mondi Group in Sonneberg, Germany, is seeking a Plant Controller (f/m/x) to build a professional production controlling function in the site, closely collaborating with the Finance Director, Plant Manager and Operations Management.

The role combines hands-on operational controlling with business partnering and offers the opportunity to shape finance processes during a period of organisational transformation and to contribute to IFRS/local GAAP reporting and internal controls.

Qualifications

• University degree in business/finance with a focus on manufacturing finance.
• At least 5 years of experience in supporting multiple manufacturing sites.
• Fluency in German and English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and reporting with clear strategic insights.
• Monitor costs and KPIs to drive cost-saving initiatives.
• Lead ERP-related processes and ensure data integrity, with SAP FI/CO in the future.
• Support SAP FI/CO deployment in 2027 and S/4HANA rollout in 2028.
• Drive business transformation and manage change initiatives.
• Ensure IFRS/local GAAP compliance and lead internal controls and audits.
• Evaluate capex with financial analyses for machinery investments and capacity expansions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

ERP systems

German language

English language

Education

University degree in Business Administration/Finance/Controlling

Tools

SAP FI/CO

SAP S/4HANA (planning)

Job description

The Plant Controller (f/m/x) plays a key role in establishing and developing a professional production controlling function at our Sonneberg site following the integration of a former mid‑sized manufacturing company into a large listed international group. Working closely with the Finance Director, Plant Manager, and Operations Management, the role focuses on building controlling structures, improving financial transparency, supporting operational decision-making, and driving continuous performance improvements across the plant. The position combines hands‑on operational controlling with business partnering and offers the opportunity to actively shape finance processes during a period of significant organisational transformation.

Your Mission

• Oversee financial planning processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, while delivering clear insights for strategic decision-making
• Monitor and optimise costs, analysing raw material expenses, production KPIs, and operational efficiency to drive cost‑saving initiatives
• Lead ERP‑related financial processes, ensuring effective system implementation, data integrity, and continuous process improvements (e.g. SAP FI/CO in the future)
• Support the implementation of SAP FI/CO during 2027 as preparation for the planned SAP S/4HANA rollout in 2028
• Support business transformation, managing the financial aspects of change initiatives such as process redesigns, system upgrades, and integrations
• Ensure full financial compliance, including timely and accurate reporting under IFRS/local GAAP, managing internal controls, and leading audits
• Evaluate capital expenditure projects by preparing business cases and financial analyses for machinery investments, capacity expansions, and operational improvement initiatives

Your Profile

• University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Controlling, or a comparable field, ideally with a focus on manufacturing finance
• Experience in manufacturing controlling, ideally within a production environment.
• Fluency in German and English is essential
• At least 5 years of experience in supporting multiple sites, especially in the manufacturing industry
• Solid understanding of financial principles and accounting, combined with strong analytical skills
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; high IT affinity and experience with ERP systems
• Ready to work in a transformation environment with a hands‑on mindset, taking ownership to solve problems, improve data transparency, and continuously develop controlling processes
• Strong team orientation, openness, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders in a plant environment

Our Offer

• Opportunity to shape and build a modern Finance function during an exciting business transformation
• Duration: unlimited contract
• Start: immediate start possible
• Location: Sonneberg, Germany
• Extent: full‑time, 40 hours

Get In Touch

We strive to create a culture that inspires our people to reach their full potential. Going the extra mile – for colleagues and customers – our people drive our passion for performance and are the key ingredient of Mondi’s success.

Do you want to know more about Mondi? We are a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world through innovative solutions that are sustainable by design. Our global team of 24,000 people works across 100 production sites in more than 30 countries.

Our strength lies in our diversity. We are dedicated to creating a team that reflects the diversity of the world we operate in. We encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups, including women, visible minorities, LGBTQI+ individuals, and people with disabilities.

Even if you don't meet all the listed qualifications, we still want to hear from you. We believe in your potential and are committed to supporting you as you grow and learn at Mondi.