Biospringer Industrial Finance and Supply Controller (W/M)

Lesaffre; Marcq-en-Barœul; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food and biotech sectors is seeking an Industrial & Supply Controller at their headquarters in Marcq-en-Barœul, France. The successful candidate will drive industrial finance excellence and harmonise processes across multiple sites globally. Key responsibilities include analysing production costs, streamlining financial processes, and collaborating to enhance supply chain finance. The role requires strong financial analysis skills and proficiency in SAP, along with the ability to work with diverse teams across various countries.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial analysis and cost management.
• Familiarity with SAP and performance tracking tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and monitor production costs to provide actionable insights.
• Streamline cost variance analysis and CAPEX management.
• Lead the rollout of SAP for accurate financial reporting.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cost control

Process optimisation

SAP

Benchmarking

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SAP

Job description

Context:

To help us continue delivering operational excellence, we are opening a new position as Industrial & Supply Controller for Biospringer & Procelys at our headquarters in Marcq-en-Barœul, France.

This is a pivotal role that combines financial expertise with operational insights, supporting decision‑making in order to ensure the organization remains competitive, efficient, and profitable. If you’re looking to make a tangible impact by fostering collaboration across multiple manufacturing and supply chain sites globally, this role is perfect for you.

The position:

As part of the Finance Team, you will work closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure robust performance tracking, cost control, and process optimisation in both manufacturing and supply chain operations. Initially, your primary focus will be to strengthen Industrial Controlling by working directly with plant controllers and operational teams across sites such as the US, France, Serbia, China, and Brazil. As the role evolves, you’ll extend your expertise to Supply Chain Finance, improving visibility into transportation costs and logistics efficiency.

The position reports directly to the Global Finance Director for Biospringer & Procelys and involves occasional travels to manufacturing sites worldwide.

Your main missions will be:

Drive Industrial Finance Excellence:

• Analyze and monitor production costs (raw materials, labour, maintenance, utilities, etc.) to deliver actionable insights.
• Streamline processes for cost variance analysis, forecasting, and CAPEX management.
• Benchmark key performance indicators across global sites to identify best practices and drive improvements.

Harmonise Processes Across Sites:

• Lead the rollout and standardisation of SAP (especially the Controlling module) to ensure accurate, real‑time financial reporting.
• Work side by side with site controllers, production teams, and procurement to align day‑to‑day operations with financial objectives.

Collaborate to Enhance Supply Chain Finance (Future Scope):

• Develop tools to monitor and optimise transportation costs and logistics efficiency.
• Support financial reviews of supply chain optimisation projects and sustainability initiatives, creating dashboards to track progress.