Plant Controller (w/m/d)

Mondi plc; Hauenstein; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Mondi plc in Hauenstein, Germany invites applications for a Plant Controller. The role combines hands-on operational controlling with business partnering to support decision-making and drive performance during a major transformation.

You will shape finance processes and oversee IFRS/local GAAP reporting, audits, and capital project analysis. The ideal candidate has a university degree in finance/controlling, 5+ years of manufacturing experience, and fluency in German and English; proficiency in

Qualifikationen

• University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Controlling, or a comparable field.
• Experience in manufacturing controlling, ideally within a production environment.
• Fluency in German and English is essential.
• At least 5 years of experience supporting multiple sites in manufacturing.
• Strong analytical skills and solid accounting knowledge.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel; high IT affinity and ERP experience.

Aufgaben

• Oversee financial planning processes including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting with strategic insights.
• Monitor and optimise costs, analyse raw material expenses, production KPIs and efficiency to drive savings.
• Lead ERP-related financial processes, ensuring data integrity and ongoing improvements (SAP FI/CO planned).
• Support SAP FI/CO implementation during 2027 and S/4HANA rollout in 2028.
• Support business transformation, managing financials of change initiatives.
• Ensure IFRS/local GAAP compliance, internal controls, and audits.
• Evaluate CAPEX projects with business cases and financial analyses.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

ERP experience

German & English fluency

Transformation mindset

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Finance/Controlling

Tools

Excel

SAP FI/CO

Jobbeschreibung

ThePlant Controller (f/m/x) plays a key role in establishing and developing a professional production controlling function at our Hauenstein 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 combineshands-on operational controllingwithbusiness partneringand offers the opportunity to activelyshape 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 underIFRS/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: Hauenstein, Germany
• Extent: full-time

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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.