Plant Controller

FläktGroup Turkey; Beyoğlu; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Indoor Air Quality solutions is seeking a Plant Controller for its Finance and Accounting department in Dilovası. The role involves financial insights, cost control, budget management, and supporting plant management's decision-making. Ideal candidates will have a university degree and at least 5 years of experience in manufacturing. Fluent English and strong analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a controller in the manufacturing industry.
• A master's degree is an advantage but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist in month-end closing activities, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Investigate variances, propose corrective actions, and lead follow-up on action plans.
• Oversee working capital to ensure effective cash flow and conduct inventory valuation.

Skills

Analytical

Solution-oriented

Team player

Fluent English

Education

University Degree in Engineering

University Degree in Economics

University Degree in Statistics

Job description

For over 100 years, we have proudly developed innovative and energy efficient Indoor Air Quality solutions for commercial buildings and critical ventilation applications.

FläktGroup is one of the global leaders with total sales of over 700M EUR to more than 65 countries and headquartered in Herne, Germany. With the widest range in the industry, our products are found everywhere from residences, offices and schools to hospitals, data centers, subways and offshore applications.

FläktGroup Turkey factory Dilovası / Kocaeli, Sales & Service offices are located in Istanbul.

We are looking for a Plant Controller teammate in our Finance and Accounting department based in Dilovası Factory.

Purpose of the position

We are seeking an experienced Financial(Plant) Controller to join our team. This role will play a key part in supporting our plant management’s decision-making by providing financial insights, controlling costs, and ensuring efficient budget management.

Areas of responsibility

Monthly Reporting & Financial Forecasting: Assist in month-end closing activities, budgeting, and forecasting processes.

Group Finance Support: Provide continuous assistance to Group Finance with various reporting, data, and analysis requests.

Variance Analysis & Corrective Actions: Investigate variances, propose corrective actions, and lead the follow-up on action plans to ensure alignment with budgeted objectives.

Cost Control & Accounting: Act as the primary point of contact for issues related to cost controlling and cost accounting.

Performance Improvement: Develop and enhance reporting processes, key performance indicators (KPIs), and tools to support data-driven decision-making for plant management.

Standard Cost Revision & Rate Preparation: Coordinate the revision of standard costs, prepare rates, and establish markups as needed.

Project Cost Analysis: Supporting CSS team during quoting and analysis for specific projects, providing insights for ongoing improvements.

Working Capital Management: Oversee working capital to ensure effective cash flow, receivables, payables and provide reports accordingly. Conduct inventory valuation, analysis, and ensure accurate stock reporting.

Capital Expenditure (Capex) Control: Oversee Capex requests, conduct reviews, and prepare periodic Capex reports.

System Improvements:

• ERP/IT Enhancements: Collaborate with IT to enhance ERP systems and other financial software, ensuring alignment with financial processes and control requirements.
• Automation & Reporting Tools: Identify opportunities for automation and digitalization of reporting tools, improving efficiency and accuracy in data handling.
• Financial Structure Optimization: Work on structuring and optimizing financial systems to support transparent, scalable, and efficient reporting aligned with corporate requirements.
• Ad Hoc Analysis: Perform various ad hoc analyses to support special projects or unique reporting needs.

Qualifications

• University Degree in Engineering, Economics, Statistics. A master degree is an advantage but not mandatory.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a controller in the manufacturing industry
• Analytical and solution-oriented
• Excellent team player
• Fluent English

Shuttle Route: İzmit, Derince, Dilovası, Gebze, Darıca, Çayırova, Tuzla, Kurtköy, Pendik, Sancaktepe, Kartal