FP&A Controller II – Manufacturing Cost & Planning

Sibelco Poland; Województwo pomorskie; On-site; PLN 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Sibelco Poland is seeking a skilled BSR - Controller II to act as a strategic partner to Cluster Directors, leading financial planning, budgeting, and performance management aligned with global objectives.

You will drive manufacturing costing, variance analysis, and cost-reduction initiatives while supporting month-end close in SAP and ERP systems. English fluency and strong cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in economics, business or comparable degree/qualification.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing controlling/FP&A.
• Strong SAP S/4HANA knowledge and experience in standard costing and manufacturing P&L.
• Knowledge of forecasting, budgeting (revenue and costs) and cost control principles.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, high accuracy.
• Capacity to translate data into compelling, action‑oriented analysis.
• Pragmatic, self‑motivated, results‑oriented, adaptable, able to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong team spirit, willingness to help others, ability to work in multicultural environments.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken). Working knowledge of Polish.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 (COGS/COS, SG&A, Gross Margin, EBITDA).
• Contribute to internal and external audit processes (NRV, inventory, costing process).
• Prepare material pricing calculations for ICO transactions.
• Act as a financial advisor to 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.).
• Act as an expert for other Sibelco controllers in controlling processes, particularly in standard costing and manufacturing P&L.
• Provide coaching and advice to other controllers.

Skills

Financial planning & budgeting

Variance analysis

Financial reporting

Stakeholder communication

English proficiency

Multicultural teamwork

Analytical skills

Adaptability

Education

Master’s degree in economics or related field

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Tagetik

OneStream

Job description

Sibelco Poland is seeking a skilled BSR - Controller II to act as a strategic partner to Cluster Directors, leading financial planning, budgeting, and performance management aligned with global objectives.

You will drive manufacturing costing, variance analysis, and cost-reduction initiatives while supporting month-end close in SAP and ERP systems. English fluency and strong cross-functional collaboration are essential.