Plant Controller

At Bavarian Nordic Berna, the Swiss affiliate, professionals work in manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Supply Chain, and Regulatory Affairs. The Swiss site in Thörishaus / Bern employs over 240 dedicated professionals working locally and globally.

For the Finance Department, we are seeking a motivated Plant Controller 100% (f/m/d) to oversee controlling and planning of the Bern affiliate's costs, including OPEX, Cost of Goods Sold, and Capex.

Our mission is to improve and save lives.

We are a fully integrated vaccine company focused on development, manufacturing, and commercialization. Our vision is to become one of the largest pure-play vaccine companies globally. Join our team of over 1600 passionate colleagues worldwide dedicated to making a difference. We offer an inclusive, flexible workplace emphasizing personal and professional growth. We welcome individuals passionate about saving lives and eager to succeed.

The main responsibilities include:

• Review actual production versus planned, perform month-end closing transactions in SAP for cost allocation and fixed assets capitalization/depreciation, identify variances, and generate reports with insights against factory KPIs.
• Follow up on changes and post journal entries for expired and obsolete materials, including comparison against budget.
• Manage inventory reporting, including adjustments and provisions.
• Analyze inventory lead times and verify against production plans.
• Support new launches: create COGS in SAP and update as per GMP processes.
• Review, report, and follow up on monthly budget variances, prepare comments, and support the next budget cycle. Monitor purchase orders and invoices.
• Review bill of materials/recipes as per GMP, and track updates in SAP/Veeva/excel models.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 3-5 years of finance experience with proven results.
• Strong overview with attention to relevant details.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a track record of producing reputable reports.
• Ability to handle high work volumes with quality within tight deadlines.
• Strong IT skills, including Excel, SAP Finance and Controlling, BI tools, etc.
• Interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset; ability to build and influence relationships.
• Analytical, innovative, and results-driven; capable of handling complex issues.
• Proactive, adaptable, and systematic in work approach; able to prioritize and maintain focus.

Join us to be part of an international company with cutting-edge technology and a committed team. If you share our enthusiasm and want to make an impact, you will find a vibrant, supportive work environment that fosters your growth.

Interested in joining our mission? We look forward to your application.