Manufacturing Finance Controller: KPI & Cost Optimizer

Linxens

Ängelholms kommun

On-site

SEK 700,000 - 1,000,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Linxens in Sweden seeks an experienced Finance/Operations Controller to lead costing, profitability analysis and KPI development across production and finance. You will drive data‑driven insights, support forecasting and pricing decisions, and contribute to ERP implementation.

A strong Excel (Power Query) and Power BI background is essential, with English and Swedish fluency. Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in manufacturing finance, hold a relevant degree, and are pragmatic, execution‑oriented,

Qualifications

5–10 years hands‑on experience as finance / business / operations controller within manufacturing or industrial environments.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or relevant field.
Strong hands‑on controlling experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
Advanced Excel skills, particularly Power Query.
Experience with Power BI and data visualization tools.
Pragmatic, execution‑focused, and closely connected to operational business activities.
Fluent in English and Swedish.

Responsibilities

Drive hands‑on production, operations, and business controlling activities.
Manage cost center controlling, allocations, and margin analysis.
Perform product, customer, and pricing profitability analysis.
Build and maintain costing models and master data structures.
Lead inventory controlling, with focus on cut‑off, scrap, write‑offs, and yield analysis.
Act as a key driver of cost discipline and operational performance, challenging the organization to continuously improve efficiency.
Define, develop, and maintain KPIs across operations and finance.
Deliver advanced reporting and analytics using Excel (Power Query) and Power BI.
Create and maintain reports directly from databases, particularly in environments with low system maturity.
Support sales forecasting, pricing decisions, and investment business cases.
Actively contribute to system development and process improvements, delivering quick operational improvements where possible.
Serve as a key finance contributor in the upcoming ERP implementation.
Support Group P&L reporting from a controlling perspective.