Operations Controller

FrieslandCampina; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for personal and professional development

Dynamic manufacturing environment

Collaborative culture with a focus on teamwork

Job summary

FrieslandCampina is seeking an experienced Operations Controller for its Wisconsin plants. In this strategic role, you will partner with Operations leadership, providing financial insights and performance analysis to drive operational excellence. You will collaborate closely with site leadership and a global network of controllers, ensuring compliance with corporate guidelines while identifying performance gaps.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting and at least 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in controlling or finance in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with experience in management reporting and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage operational and financial performance to ensure business objectives are met.
• Analyze KPIs, manage budgets and forecasts, identify performance gaps, and lead improvement initiatives.

Skills

Management reporting and financial analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Financial modeling

SAP

HFM

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Job description

Operations Controller Darlington Wisconsin (US) Operations & Manufacturing 40+

We are looking for an experienced Operations Controller to join our Operations Management Team supporting our Wisconsin plants. In this role, you will be a key business partner to Operations leadership, providing financial insight, performance analysis, and strategic guidance that drives operational excellence and profitability.

As Operations Controller, you will work closely with site leadership, the Operations Director, and a global network of controllers across ingredient sites, including collaboration with colleagues in the Netherlands. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine hands‑on operational finance with strategic influence in a manufacturing environment.

What We Ask

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in controlling or finance in a manufacturing environment

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with experience in:
• Management reporting and financial analysis
• Forecasting, budgeting, and standard cost pricing
• Financial modeling and scenario analysis
• Experience with SAP, HFM, Power BI (or similar BI tools), and Microsoft Office
• Ability to gather, manipulate, and interpret data to support data‑driven decisions

Business & Leadership Capabilities

• Strong business partnering and communication skills across all levels of the organization
• Proactive, improvement‑oriented mindset with curiosity and a growth mentality
• Demonstrated project management skills and ability to influence peers and leadership
• High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail

Ways of Working

• Comfortable working both independently and in cross‑functional teams
• Results‑oriented, organized, and able to meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environmentCommitment to company values:
• We Act with Respect
• We Aim Higher
• We Succeed Together

The Operations Controller is responsible for monitoring and managing operational and financial performance to ensure business objectives are met. You will analyze KPIs, manage budgets and forecasts, identify performance gaps, and lead improvement initiatives across the organization. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will provide both requested and proactive insights to support operational and strategic decision‑making.

You will also play a key role in standard cost pricing, financial reporting, internal control, and finance‑related projects, while ensuring compliance with corporate guidelines and strengthening risk management practices.

This role reports to Head Office and is an integral part of the Operations Management Team for the Wisconsin plants.

If you are motivated by turning data into insight, partnering with operations, and driving performance in a manufacturing environment, we invite you to apply and grow your career with us.

What We Offer

• A strategic finance role with strong exposure to operations, leadership, and global teams
• Opportunities to influence business performance and drive continuous improvement
• A dynamic manufacturing environment with hands‑on operational insight
• A culture that values respect, ambition, development, and teamwork

Why work with us:

An inspiring purpose

Better nutrition for the world and a good living for our farmers, now and for generations to come.

A cooperative culture

Driven by global collaboration, respect, and shared success

Space to aim higher, with autonomy and a clear focus

Your growth fuels ours

We invest in your personal and professional development through training and education.