Administration à France

Would you like to join a company that is recognized worldwide for its expertise?

Knauf, a family-owned company since 1932, is present in more than 90 countries and employs 40,000 people. Knauf is a leading player in the building materials industry, specializing in solutions for interior design and sound and heat insulation for building professionals.

As a French producer of plasterboard and insulating panels in various materials (expanded polystyrene and polyurethane, wood wool and new plant fibers), Knauf is at the forefront of technology and brings its expertise and know-how to the service of efficient, comfortable and sustainable construction.

Do you value being part of a family business committed to protecting our environment?

As a family-owned company and an international group, Knauf has a vision of the sustainability of its business, with a view to sustainable growth and passing on to future generations. This vision is reflected in the way we manufacture our products (e.g. our quarries are being rehabilitated and new biotopes are being developed), in the way we take into account energy and environmental regulations (e.g. our insulation materials contribute to the energy efficiency of buildings) and in our actions in favour of recycling (e.g. our Knauf Circular service enables the recovery of expanded polystyrene offcuts and its entry into the circular economy).

Knauf is aware of its responsibility for the use of resources and strives to protect the environment throughout the industrial process and to produce solutions that have the best impact on the entire life cycle.

Are you an experienced Regional Administration, Planning & Reporting Controller and do you want to join a growing team in a fast-developing function on a European scale? Then this is the job for you!

Mission:

The Administration & Planning Controller plays a dual role:

1. SG&A / Admin Controlling – owning performance control over admin functions of the region, ensuring transparency, discipline, and efficiency across all overheads (Sales, HR, Procurement, Supply-Chain and others), including internal benchmarking, cost & headcount reporting and analysis.
2. Planning & Reporting Coordination – acting as the process owner of regional forecasting, budgeting, and reporting cycles, ensuring deadlines are met and high-quality output is delivered to Group.

Admin / SG&A Controlling :

• Ownership of the performance tracking system for the admin functions of the region (7 countries).
• Monitor and analyze SG&A expenses, FTEs, and overhead allocations across all countries.
• Lead internal benchmarking of overheads between countries and functions.
• Assisting in designing and implementing new systems of controls, reports, KPI dashboards, information flows, reporting procedures to drive business performance of the region.
• Provide cost efficiency insights and partner with functional leaders to challenge and optimize spend.
• Ensuring reporting accuracy and adherence to group standards.
• Consolidation, preparation and presentation of regional reporting to group stakeholders in admin area.

Planning & Reporting Coordination :

• Act as owner of the regional planning calendar (budget, forecasts, monthly reporting).
• Manage timelines, track submissions, and consolidate status for CFO / Head of Controlling.
• Ensure consistent reporting templates and methodologies across all controllers.
• Coordinate with BI/Data Analyst to improve automation and reduce manual workload.
• Assemble final reporting packages for submission to Group, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Continuous Improvement :

• Propose and implement improvements in planning and reporting processes.
• Collaborate with other members of regional finance team on system & process enhancements and master data consistency.

Education & Experience :

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 5+ years in controlling, FP&A, or finance business partner roles, ideally with exposure to SG&A/overhead controlling in multinational organization.
• Proven experience managing planning or reporting processes across multiple entities/countries.
• Experience with SAP S3 (S4 Hana), SAP BW and BI tools (Power BI, TM1, or similar) highly desirable.

Skills :

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills — able to coordinate multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
• Assertive communicator, able to follow up firmly yet diplomatically.
• Ability to craft and deliver clear, compelling presentations tailored to diverse audiences
• Strong business partnering ability — comfortable challenging function heads on cost and efficiency.
• Process mindset with an eye for automation and simplification.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages an asset.
• Adaptability and Resilience: Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, complex environment while managing competing priorities.

Role Location:

Preferably located in Wolfgantzen (Alsace) with travels to local markets / Alternative work location can be Paris with frequent travels to Wolfgantzen and to the local markets.