R&D Controller (W/M/D)

Sidel; Octeville-sur-Mer; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global leader in packaging solutions is looking for a Finance Business Partner to work with the R&D team in Octeville sur Mer. The role requires at least 2 years of experience in Controlling and deep knowledge of financial processes, specifically in a manufacturing context. This position offers an opportunity to collaborate across functions, providing insights to drive efficiency and profitability. Fluency in English is essential.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in Controlling (industrial, costing, R&D).
• Solid knowledge of controlling processes and business planning principles.
• Strong experience in SAP FI/CO in an international and industrial group.
• Fluent level in English.

Responsabilités

• Drive performant R&D and innovation function across different functions.
• Provide comprehensive analysis and KPIs to support and challenge management.
• Control CAPEX and OPEX.
• Collaborate on yearly budgets and forecasts with department heads.
• Identify opportunities for improving financial procedures and systems.

Connaissances

Controlling processes

Business planning principles

SAP FI/CO

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Formation

Master's degree in Finance

Description du poste

Contract Type: Permanent
Country: FRANCE
Location: Octeville sur Mer

Your opportunity

Reporting to the VP Business Control Supply Chain and EPI Finance Team, you will act as a Finance Business Partner to the EVP EPI on the scope of the R&D, providing the right financial in-sights (R&D expenses, CAPEX, Project preparation, ROI, …) and challenging within cross functional teams the relevant action plans to increase Sidel performance understanding and profitability.

Your Mission

Business Partnership

• Co‑pilot locally with EVP EPI and his team and drive performant R&D and innovation function across different functions (Supply Chain, EP&I, Services).
• Provide comprehensive and relevant analysis and KPI to support and challenge the VP Portfolio and the VP Innovation.
• R&D items of portfolio contribution, Project, Engineering activity cost follow up.
• TLI investment follow up / Compliance with R&D policy.
• CAPEX and OPEX control.
• Support and challenge Product Management for Business case construction, reviews of New Product Introductions and overall product profitability measurement.

Cost Control (actual And Forecast)

• Strong link with Central FP&A and Equipment performance in margin analysis and forecast.
• Drive the EPI contribution in term of R&D costs.

Budgeting And Forecasting

• Collaborate on yearly budgets and quarterly / monthly forecasts and outlooks in collaboration with department heads and managers.
• Propose adjustments to forecasts based on changing market conditions and business needs and deliver action plan to optimize deliverables and profitability.
• Active participation to the 3 years Business Plan, annual Budget, quarterly Outlook and monthly closing.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve financial procedures and systems for increased efficiency and accuracy. Share recommendations with the Central teams (Supply Chain, Services, Group Finance and Group Controlling).

Your Profile

Holding a master’s degree or equivalent in Finance, you can justify at least 2 years’ experience in Controlling (industrial, costing, R&D). You have solid knowledge of controlling processes & business planning principles, and strong experience in SAP FI/CO in an international and industrial group. You are a team player, result‑oriented and you are able to evolve in a matrix organization. Industrial Engineering background is a plus. A fluent level in English is required.

We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from individuals with disabilities.