Industrial Controller: Finance Partner for Ops & Performance

CEVA Logistics; Libourne; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ceva Animal Health is seeking an Industrial Controller to partner with operations at Libourne. You will analyze performance, steer the site finances, and support decision making to drive operational excellence.

Reporting to the Industrial Controlling Manager, you will collaborate with Production, Logistics, Maintenance and Quality to monitor KPIs, manage budgets, and develop reporting tools using Excel, AI, and EPM methods.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Controlling, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial controlling.
• Strong knowledge of standard costing methodologies and budgeting processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and ERP systems (JD Edwards preferred).
• Professional-level French and English communication.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze key industrial KPIs such as activity, productivity, efficiency, costs, and inventory.
• Participate in budget, forecasts, monthly closings, and business plans; prepare related analyses.
• Partner with Production, Logistics, Maintenance, Quality, and Continuous Improvement teams to analyze performance and variances.
• Support calculation and reliability of standard costs, and analysis of production, yield, and labor efficiency variances.
• Contribute to action plans to improve industrial performance, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Conduct profitability analyses related to investments and new product launches.
• Perform inventory analyses, monitor obsolescence risks, and participate in physical inventory counts.
• Support internal control activities and audit action plans.
• Develop, automate, and enhance reporting tools, dashboards, and performance management solutions using Excel, AI, and EPM tools.

Skills

ERP systems

Excel

AI analytics

Analytical skills

Education

Master's degree in Finance/Controlling

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

Ceva Animal Health is seeking an Industrial Controller to partner with operations at Libourne. You will analyze performance, steer the site finances, and support decision making to drive operational excellence.

Reporting to the Industrial Controlling Manager, you will collaborate with Production, Logistics, Maintenance and Quality to monitor KPIs, manage budgets, and develop reporting tools using Excel, AI, and EPM methods.