Plant Controller

GEA Germany GmbH; Colognola ai Colli; In loco; EUR 35.000 - 45.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

GEA is seeking an Industrial Controller to support the financial and operational performance of the manufacturing plant and project execution activities in Italy. The role ensures accurate cost controlling, profitability analysis, and performance monitoring within a project-based manufacturing environment in an international group.

The position partners with Operations, Production, Project Management, Procurement, and Finance to ensure transparency on plant performance and project margins, under

Competenze

• Degree in Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in Industrial Controlling, Plant Controlling, or in Audit (Big4).
• Fluent English required; Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred).

Mansioni

• Support month end closing activities related to industrial accounting and project performance.
• Monitor inventory valuation and WIP; ensure accuracy of product costing and contribution margin analysis.
• Monitor and analyze manufacturing costs, labor productivity and overhead absorption.
• Analyze monthly plan performance versus Budget, Forecast, Prior Year.
• Identify cost optimization opportunities and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Conoscenze

Fluent English

Cost accounting knowledge

International business partnering

Formazione

Degree in Finance/Economics/Business Admin or related field

Strumenti

SAP

Power BI

Descrizione del lavoro

Responsibilities / Tasks

• Support month end closing activities related to industrial accounting and project performance.
• Monitor inventory valuation and WIP.
• Ensure accurancy of product costing and contribution margin analysis.
• Monitor and analyze manufacturing costs, labor productivity and overhead absorption.
• Analyze monthly plan performance versus Budget, Forecast, Prior Year.
• Identify cost optimization opportunities and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Your Profile / Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in Industrial Controlling or Plant Controlling or in Audit Company (Big4).
• Fluent English required.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Knowledge of cost accounting and industrial finance processes is preferred.
• Experience in engineer-to-order (ETO) and project manufacturing is a plus.
• Experience in multinational companies is considered a strong advantage.
• Knowledge of BI tools (Power BI, etc.) is a plus.

The Industrial Controller is responsible for supporting the financial and operational performance of the manufacturing plant and project execution activities. The role ensures accurate cost controlling, profitability analysis, and performance monitoring in a project-based manufacturing environment within an international group structure. The position acts as a key business partner for Operations, Production, Project Management, Procurement, and Finance, ensuring transparency on plant performance and project margins.

Employment will be under the National Collective Labour Agreement for the Metalworking Industry (CCNL Metalmeccanico Industria), with job classification defined based on the candidate’s experience and skills. The indicative salary range for the role is between 35 and 45 K gross annual income (RAL) and will be assessed based on experience, technical expertise, level of autonomy, and alignment with the relevant market.

The overall compensation package may include variable components and additional company benefits, which will be further discussed during the selection process.

GEA is proudly certified as a Top Employer, confirming our commitment to the well-being, development, and empowerment of our people.

GEA is one of the largest suppliers of process technology for the food industry and a wide range of other industries. The international technology group focuses on process technology and components for sophisticated production processes in various end-user markets.