Senior Controller - J0050931

Astemo Ltd.; Roßwein; Vor Ort; EUR 66.000 - 78.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Company pension contribution

Bike leasing

CorporateBenefits

Bonuses

Special leave

Flexible working hours

30 days vacation

Work from home option

Zusammenfassung

Astemo Ltd. seeks a Senior Plant Controller to drive financial management for manufacturing operations. You will report to the Plant Manager and Finance Manager, delivering transparent reporting, cost control, budgeting, and business partnering with operations.

The role emphasizes profitability, KPI oversight, and collaboration across functions to improve efficiency and compliance with policies and standards.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
• Proven experience in plant controlling or manufacturing finance.
• Strong cost control, budgeting, and forecasting skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead plant controlling activities and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, planning, and closing cycles.
• Analyze performance, identify risks and opportunities, provide actionable insights.

Kenntnisse

Controlling

Cost accounting

Performance management

Advanced Excel

SAP

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Ausbildung

Finance/Accounting degree

Tools

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

Description

The mobility industry is undergoing unprecedented change.

Astemo is committed to strengthening its business and delivering technological innovation through a strategic business portfolio, which includes Powertrain & Safety Systems, Chassis, Motorcycle, Software and Aftermarket businesses with a collaborative culture and a strong commitment to values-driven leadership.

We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Senior Controller (m/f/d) to support the financial management and performance of our manufacturing operations. Reporting to the Plant Manager and Finance Manager, the successful candidate will provide financial control to the plant, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong cost control, effective budgeting and forecasting, and strong business partnering with operational leaders. The Senior Plant Controller will play a key role in driving profitability, improving operational performance, and ensuring compliance with financial policies and accounting standards. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in cross-functional environments and wants to contribute to meaningful, globally relevant projects.

Your Core Responsibilities Include

• Lead all plant controlling activities and ensure transparent, accurate financial reporting.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, annual planning, and closing processes.
• Analyze financial and operational performance, identify risks and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations to management.
• Monitor and steer key KPIs including profitability, manufacturing costs, productivity, working capital, cash flow, and investments.
• Partner with operational teams to drive cost optimization, efficiency improvements, and performance targets.
• Prepare business cases, investment evaluations, and strategic financial analyses.
• Ensure transparency of product costing, inventory performance, and cost center management.
• Support audits, compliance requirements, and continuous improvement of controlling processes and tools.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects and support the development of the finance organization.

Education & Professional Experience

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• several years of experience in Controlling or Finance, ideally within an international manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in plant controlling, manufacturing cost controlling, or operational finance.
• Proven expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and business partnering.
• Automotive industry experience is a strong advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong expertise in controlling, cost accounting, and performance management.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Ability to translate financial data into clear business insights and recommendations.
• Proactive, hands-on, and results‑oriented mindset with strong ownership.
• Confident stakeholder management and the ability to challenge constructively.
• Strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and project management skills.

Salary

66.000€ - 78.000€ Gross

Benefits

• Long-term financial security—we contribute at least €1,300 per year to your company pension plan
• Attractive perks—up to €230 per month (including a daycare subsidy), bike leasing, CorporateBenefits, as well as bonuses and special leave for special occasions
• Valuable support – a family-like atmosphere and a wide range of professional development opportunities
• Work-life balance – flexible working hours, 40 hours per week, 30 days of vacation, and the option to work from home
• Amenities – free parking, fresh fruit, and hot beverages

MISSION

“We will contribute to a sustainable society and improved quality of life by providing world-leading advanced mobility solutions”.

VISION

“Safety and Freedom for the world through Mobility.”

Onward with Astemo

VALUES

Innovation, DE&I, Agility, Leadership Integrity and Collaboration—we work every day to create technologies that matter.