Business Controller

Sibelco Group; Województwo pomorskie; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Sibelco Group in Poland is seeking a Finance Business Partner to lead regional FP&A, budgeting, and performance management in our Business Services Team.

You will work with Cluster directors, drive cost control, standard costing, and ROI analyses, and support audits and compliance while partnering with operations and sales to improve profitability.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in economics, business, or comparable degree/qualification.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing controlling/FP&A.
• Strong SAP 4Hana knowledge and experience in standard costing and manufacturing PL.
• Knowledge of forecasting and budgeting principles (revenue and costs) and cost control.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Lead cluster-level financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Deliver monthly performance reviews with variances analysis (actuals vs. plan/forecast).
• Partner with operations to drive profitability and efficiency.
• Monitor manufacturing cost structures including standard costing, variances, and inventory valuation.
• Analyze production metrics, material usage, labor, and overhead absorption.
• Lead cost-reduction initiatives with production and supply chain teams.
• Contribute to monthly closing processes in SAP, Tagetik/One Stream.
• Prepare and present FP&A reports to local and corporate stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to audits process and ICO pricing calculations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Collaborative/team player

Education

Master’s degree in economics or business

Tools

SAP 4Hana

Tagetik/One Stream

Job description

Location

Gdańsk Shared Office

About Sibelco

At Sibelco, we advance life through materials. For over 150 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries such as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Finance Business Partner with experience in Business Controlling (FP&A) to join our Business Services Team in Poland. The role works closely with Cluster directors, ensuring robust financial planning, cost control, and performance management in alignment with global corporate objectives.

Your Impact in This Role

Financial Leadership

• Lead cluster-level financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Deliver monthly performance reviews with analysis of variances (actuals vs. plan/forecast).
• Partner with operations to drive profitability and efficiency.

Cost Control & Analysis

• Monitor manufacturing cost structures including standard costing, variances, and inventory valuation.
• Analyze production metrics, material usage, labor, and overhead absorption.
• Lead cost-reduction initiatives in collaboration with production and supply chain teams.

Reporting & Compliance

• Contribute to monthly closing processes in SAP, Tagetik/One Stream.
• Prepare and present timely FP&A reports to local and corporate stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, corporate policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to internal and external audits process.
• Prepare material pricing calculations for ICO transactions.

Business Partnering

• Act as a financial advisor to the Cluster Operations and Sales directors.
• Support capital investment decisions with business case analysis and ROI modeling.
• Participate in strategic projects (automation, expansion, ERP upgrades, etc.).

Additional Supporting Roles

• Act as an expert for other Sibelco controllers in controlling processes and particularly in standard costing and manufacturing P&L.
• Provide coaching and advice to other controllers.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in economics, business, or comparable degree/qualification.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing controlling/FP&A.
• Strong SAP 4Hana knowledge and experience in standard costing and manufacturing PL.
• Knowledge of forecasting and budgeting principles (revenue and costs side) and cost control.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and high level of accuracy.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Capacity to translate data into compelling, action‑oriented analysis.
• Pragmatic, self‑motivated, results‑oriented, adaptable with the ability to work to numerous pressurised deadlines.
• Strong team spirit and willingness to help others within and across the organization.
• Ability to work within a multicultural environment.
• Quick adopter of new technology tools and processes.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken).
• Working knowledge of Polish.

Employee Type

Permanent

Why Join Us

• We encourage growth, innovation, and collaboration in a community environment.

We also welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support you through the selection process.