Industrial & Purchasing Controller — Performance & Process

Nexans USA Inc; Puteaux; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexans is creating a new position for a Group Industrial and Purchasing controller. The role partners with Operations, Manufacturing, Procurement and Finance to design tools, processes and KPIs for growth and efficiency. You will build a robust management control framework in a dynamic industrial environment.

Reporting to the Group Deputy CFO, you will work with the control team and operational units to combine strategic insight with execution and process development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance, Controlling, or a related field.
• 5 to 7 years of experience in industrial or operational controlling.
• Experience in manufacturing environments is essential; plant-based experience is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of industrial costing, standard costing, inventory management and performance analysis.
• Good understanding of procurement, supply chain and manufacturing processes.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency with reporting and analytical tools.
• Experience with industrial ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar – preferably SAP).
• Proven track record in implementing or improving management processes, controls and reporting frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement industrial performance management tools and reporting processes.
• Develop monthly performance reporting and operational dashboards.
• Analyze production costs, standard costs, product profitability and margins.
• Define and monitor key manufacturing KPIs such as productivity, scrap rates, and quality-related costs.
• Support monthly closing activities and ensure the reliability of management reporting data.
• Perform variance analysis between budget, forecast and actual performance.
• Partner with plant managers and operational teams to identify performance improvement opportunities.
• Participate in profitability analyses and capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects for reporting phases.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial reporting

Cost analysis

Reporting tools

Education

Master’s degree in Finance/Controlling

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Nexans is creating a new position for a Group Industrial and Purchasing controller. The role partners with Operations, Manufacturing, Procurement and Finance to design tools, processes and KPIs for growth and efficiency. You will build a robust management control framework in a dynamic industrial environment.

Reporting to the Group Deputy CFO, you will work with the control team and operational units to combine strategic insight with execution and process development.