Operations Controller

DLG Group; Fredericia Kommune; On-site; DKK 650,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

DLG Group's Vilofoss is seeking an Operations Controller in Fredericia, Denmark. You will partner with production sites to translate operational data into insights, manage month-end closing, product costing, inventory valuation, and drive continuous improvements in reporting and performance management.

The role combines finance and operations with broad exposure, cross-functional collaboration, and opportunity for growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in controlling or business partnering in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of production costing, costing and performance management.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Fluency in Danish and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead production controlling activities including month-end closing and product costing.
• Analyze operational and financial performance, identify variances, and recommend actions.
• Support forecasting, business cases, investment analyses and cost optimizations.
• Develop and enhance reporting and visuals, including Power BI.
• Strengthen data quality and process compliance with Production and Purchasing.

Skills

Controlling

Finance

Business partnering

SAP S/4HANA

Stakeholder management

Manufacturing operations

Danish language

English language

Power BI

Tools

Power BI

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Do you enjoy turning data into business insights and working closely with operations to drive performance?

We are looking for an Operations Controller at Vilofoss who can support our manufacturing business through analysis, reporting, and sparring. As a key member of the finance team, you will work closely with production sites and stakeholders across the business to improve transparency, support decision-making, and drive operational excellence.

Your Responsibilities

As Operations Controller, you will be a key partner to our manufacturing organization, helping translate operational data into actionable business insights. You will be responsible for ensuring high-quality production controlling, supporting decision-making across sites, and driving continuous improvements in reporting, processes, and performance management.

Key Areas Of Responsibility Include

• Leading production controlling activities, including month-end closing, product costing, inventory valuation, and manufacturing finance processes
• Analyzing operational and financial performance, identifying variances, and providing data-driven recommendations
• Supporting forecasting, business cases, investment analyses, and cost optimization initiatives
• Developing and enhancing reporting and visualization tools, including Power BI
• Partnering with Production and Purchasing to strengthen data quality, process compliance, and operational performance
• Supporting inventory management, CAPEX follow-up, audits, and ESG reporting
• Driving standardization and best-practice implementation of key processes, reporting, and KPIs across sites

In this role, you will work closely with colleagues across Finance, Production, Purchasing, giving you broad exposure to the business and a unique opportunity to influence both operational and financial performance.

Who are you?

We are looking for a commercially minded finance professional with a strong analytical mindset and an interest in manufacturing operations.

You Bring

• Experience within controlling, finance, or business partnering, ideally in a manufacturing environment
• Understanding of production processes, costing, and operational performance management
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Fluency in Danish and English

Whether you already have experience from a similar role or are looking to take the next step in your career, you are motivated by understanding how production processes create value and by turning data into actionable insights.

What We Offer

You will join an international company with high professional standards, strong collaboration, and a continuous improvement mindset. The role offers broad exposure to both finance and operations, significant stakeholder interaction, and excellent opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Practical information

The role is based at DLG headquarters in Fredericia, Denmark. Expect 5-10 yearly days of travelling across Europe to different Vilofoss locations.