Production Controller (m/f/d)

Nordex-Grou; Rostock; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Greener Future

Flexibility

Mobility

Care for Tomorrow

Health

Holiday

One Company

Corporate Benefits

Job summary

Nordex Group in Rostock seeks a Production Controller to support the financial and operational performance of the manufacturing site through analysis, reporting, and KPI development.

You will collaborate with Production, Operations, Supply Chain and Finance, contribute to monthly closings, forecasts, and performance analyses, and drive continuous improvements in reporting tools and KPI frameworks. Fluency in German and English is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Finance, Economics or comparable qualification.
• Professional experience in Production/Manufacturing Controlling.
• Strong knowledge of cost analysis, budgeting, CAPEX and OPEX controlling.
• Experience with monthly closing, forecasting, management reporting and variance analysis.
• Proficiency in SAP and advanced MS Excel; BI tools a plus.
• Excellent German and English language skills, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze factory costs; derive actionable recommendations.
• Analyze budget achievement and variances across CAPEX and OPEX; implement corrective actions.
• Prepare regular reports, forecasts, and performance analyses for management.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities with accurate data.
• Ensure accurate cost reporting and drive continuous improvement of reporting processes.
• Collaborate with Production, Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance on cross-functional projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cost analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

German language

English language

Education

Business Administration / Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

Excel

BI tools

Job description

As a Production Controller, you will support the financial and operational performance of our manufacturing site in Rostock DMR through insightful analysis, reliable reporting, and transparent performance indicators. Working closely with Production, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance, you will help provide visibility into costs, budget performance, and operational efficiency. In this role, you will contribute to data-driven decision-making and the continuous improvement of manufacturing performance.

YOUR TASKS

• You monitor and analyze factory costs and derive actionable recommendations to support operational and financial performance
• You analyze budget achievement and variances across CAPEX and OPEX and support the implementation of appropriate corrective actions
• You prepare regular reports, forecasts, and performance analyses for production and operations management
• You support monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities while ensuring the accuracy and reliability of financial and controlling data
• You are responsible for monthly closing activities related to the manufacturing site and ensure accurate actual cost reporting
• You continuously develop reporting processes, controlling tools, and KPI frameworks to improve transparency and decision-making
• You collaborate closely with Production, Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance and support cross-functional improvement projects

YOUR PROFILE

• You hold a degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Finance, Economics, or a comparable qualification
• You have professional experience in Production Controlling, Manufacturing Controlling, Plant Controlling, or a similar role within an industrial environment
• You bring strong knowledge of cost analysis, budgeting processes, and CAPEX and OPEX controlling
• You have experience with monthly closing activities, forecasting, management reporting, and variance analysis
• You are proficient in ERP systems such as SAP and advanced MS Excel applications, ideally complemented by experience with BI tools
• You have strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex data into practical business recommendations
• You possess very good German and English language skills, both written and spoken

YOUR BENEFITS

Nordex offers a range of attractive benefits – here’s a selection of what you can look forward to.

#GreenerFuture

Shape a sustainable future with us – your work makes a real contribution to the environment.

#Flexibility

Work-life balance is important to us – we offer flexible working hours, various working time models, and up to 8 days of mobile work per month.

#Mobility

We promote sustainable mobility – we support you with an 80% subsidy for the public transportation ticket (Deutschlandticket) and a €15 employer contribution for bike leasing.

#CareForTomorrow

With our company pension scheme, you secure a financial advantage for the future – complemented by the option of occupational disability insurance.

#Health

Your health matters to us – benefit from health days, company sports activities, office yoga, and free support from the pme Family Service.

#Holiday

We offer you 30 days of vacation per year based on a full-time position, plus December 24th and 31st off.

#OneCompany

Stronger together– with over 10,000 employees from 95 nations, we promote an international and collegial corporate culture.

#CorporateBenefits

Saving made easy – enjoy attractive discounts on travel, tech, and much more.

*Some offers may varyby location

Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and are in full compliance with all federal and state laws.

Severely disabled applicants and applicants of equal status will be given special consideration in the event of equal suitability.

The role is generally available on a full-time basis as well as in other flexible working-time models.

ABOUT THE NORDEX GROUP

The manufacture of wind energy plants in the on-shore segment has been our core competence and passion for around 40years. With more than 57GW installed capacity worldwide, our turbines supply sustainable energy to more than 80% of the global energy market and we are one of the largest companies in the wind industry. National subsidiaries in more than 40markets and production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the USA, Mexico and India offer our more than 10,400employees the opportunity for international and intercultural cooperation.

We are growing and together driving forward the expansion of alternative energies worldwide - if you wish, from now on with you. Join the #TeamNordex