Operations Controller

Danfoss; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) plan

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Insurance

Job summary

Danfoss Drives in Loves Park, IL and Milwaukee, WI, seeks an Operations Controller to partner with Supply Chain leaders, shaping financial performance and driving continuous improvement. You will turn data into actionable recommendations and support budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.

Ideal candidates have a finance degree with experience in controlling or financial analysis, plus strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Controlling, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
• Some experience in controlling, financial analysis, or a similar finance function, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills preferred.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the finance business partner for Supply Chain leaders, providing guidance and support on financial performance and decision-making.
• Analyze and monitor production costs, inventory levels, operating expenses, capital investments, and key performance indicators to identify opportunities and risks.
• Prepare and consolidate variance analyses, forecasts, and performance reports, delivering timely insights to stakeholders and supporting action plans.
• Contribute to the budgeting and forecasting process, helping improve financial visibility and planning accuracy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Finance/Controlling/Economics/Accounting

Tools

SAP ERP

BI tools

Hyperion (HFM)

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Impact You\'ll Make At Danfoss Drives, you\’ll help shape the financial performance of a business that is advancing energy efficiency and electrification around the world. As an Operations Controller, you will partner closely with supply chain leaders and provide the insights that support smart decisions, operational excellence, and long-term growth.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative North American finance team supporting manufacturing operations in Loves Park, IL and Milwaukee, WI. Your work will directly influence business performance by turning data into actionable recommendations and helping drive continuous improvement.

You\’ll be a trusted partner who connects financial results with business strategy, helping teams achieve their goals while supporting a more sustainable future.

What You\'ll Be Doing

• Serve as the finance business partner for Supply Chain leaders, providing guidance and support on financial performance and decision-making.
• Analyze and monitor production costs, inventory levels, operating expenses, capital investments, and key performance indicators to identify opportunities and risks.
• Prepare and consolidate variance analyses, forecasts, and performance reports, delivering timely insights to stakeholders and supporting action plans.
• Contribute to the budgeting and forecasting process, helping improve financial visibility and planning accuracy.
• Support compliance with reporting standards while collaborating with regional and divisional finance teams to strengthen financial processes and performance.

What We\'re Looking For

• A Bachelor\’s or Master\’s degree in Finance, Controlling, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
• Some experience in controlling, financial analysis, or a similar finance function, combined with strong analytical and problem-solving skills preferred.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and confidently to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Experience working with SAP ERP, Business Intelligence (BI) tools, Hyperion (HFM), and Microsoft Office, with the ability to build financial models and generate meaningful reports.

What You\'ll Get From Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You\’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $65,000 - $90,000 + bonus + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. You\’ll receive benefits like 401(K) access, annual bonus, paid vacation, insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they\’re worth asking about, we think they\’re pretty great.

This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

Join Danfoss Drives and become part of a team making a significant impact in energy efficiency and electrification. As a global leader in power conversion solutions, we are committed to sustainability, exceptional quality, and fostering an inclusive work environment. Our technology powers industries worldwide and supports global decarbonization efforts. Engineer a better future with Danfoss, where meaningful change begins with you!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.