SITE FINANCES CONTROLLING MANAGER (m/f/d)

OPmobility SE; Sterbfritz; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

OPmobility SE is seeking aSenior Finance Controller to partner with site leadership in Sterbfritz, Germany. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning, reporting monthly results, and driving corrective actions to meet targets.

You’ll guide productivity programs and strengthen internal controls within a manufacturing context. The role requires a Master’s in Finance or related field and 5+ years in Controlling, with fluency in German and English and SAP expertise.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Controlling, Finance, or Business Analysis within the automotive industry or a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of financial controlling, budgeting, forecasting, and accounting principles.
• Proven experience in partnering with operational management teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive and hands-on mindset.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Fluency in German and English, both written and spoken.
• Advanced proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Site Director and leadership team to support the management and performance of the site.
• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes in collaboration with all site departments.
• Monitor, analyze, and challenge financial performance against budget and forecast targets and drive corrective action plans.
• Ensure the timely and accurate reporting of monthly financial results, forecasts, risks and opportunities, and investment performance to the Business Unit.
• Analyze variances and identify root causes of deviations from financial and operational targets.
• Drive productivity improvement initiatives and monitor the implementation and effectiveness of action plans.
• Oversee and continuously improve the site's financial and information systems to support operational excellence.
• Lead and develop the Finance fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement; implement and improve structures within the department.
• Ensure compliance with corporate financial policies, internal controls, and reporting standards.

Skills

German fluency

English fluency

SAP

MS Excel

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Admin

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Ready to take on meaningful challenges and shape the next generation of mobility?

Joining OPmobility means stepping into a global group with a purpose to keep people and goods moving safely, smarter, and sustainably everywhere.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Site Director and leadership team to support the management and performance of the site
• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes in collaboration with all site departments
• Monitor, analyze, and challenge financial performance against budget and forecast targets and drive corrective action plans
• Ensure the timely and accurate reporting of monthly financial results, forecasts, risks and opportunities, and investment performance to the Business Unit
• Analyze variances and identify root causes of deviations from financial and operational targets
• Drive productivity improvement initiatives and monitor the implementation and effectiveness of action plans
• Oversee and continuously improve the site's financial and information systems to support operational excellence
• Lead and develop the Finance fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement; implement and improve structures within the department
• Ensure compliance with corporate financial policies, internal controls, and reporting standards

Profile

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Controlling, Finance, or Business Analysis within the automotive industry or a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of financial controlling, budgeting, forecasting, and accounting principles
• Proven experience in partnering with operational management teams
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive and hands-on mindset
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities
• Fluency in German and English, both written and spoken
• Advanced proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel is considered an asset

At OPmobility, people truly matter. We are committed to building inclusive teams, promoting diversity and equality, and ensuring that every application is considered fairly - because the future of mobility is built by diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who dare to move forward.

Innovation is therefore not a buzzword, but a natural part of everyday work. You’ll grow in an international environment where cutting-edge technologies, industrial excellence, and real-world impact come together to tackle the challenges of tomorrow’s automotive industry.

Founded in 1946 by Pierre Burelle, OPmobility, known until 2024 as Plastic Omnium, has transformed itself into a player in sustainable and connected mobility. Today, OPmobility develops technological solutions across four areas of expertise: exterior and lighting systems, the integration of complex modules, technologies related to energy storage, hydrogen and electrification, and a division dedicated to the development of embedded software and digital solutions.

With €11.5 billion in revenue in 2025, 152 factories, 40 R&D centers, and nearly 38,100 employees across 28 countries, OPmobility combines global scale with local impact. All driven by a shared ambition to accelerate the automotive energy transition.