Plant Controlling Professional

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG in Wooster, OH is seeking a Plant Controlling Specialist to analyze and optimize financial performance at the plant level.

Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, and cost control to drive efficiency and profitability across manufacturing operations. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3–5 years of experience in Controlling/Finance within manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a business/finance field.
• 3–5 years in Controlling, Finance or Cost Accounting, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, cost controlling and variance analysis skills.
• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Analyze plant financial performance and develop cost optimization measures.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
• Lead budgeting/planning processes and monitor adherence to budgets.
• Monitor plant performance indicators and analyze variances.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support plant decisions.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost Controlling

Financial Analysis

Variance Analysis

Excel (Advanced)

Communication

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

SAP

Job description

• Analyze financial plant performance and develop measures for plant cost optimization.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
• Prepare plant related budgeting/planning processes, monitor progress to agreed finanical budgets and analyze financial deviations on plant level.
• Monitor and analyze financial plant performance indicators to identify trends and variances.
• Develop and implement cost control measures to enhance plant efficiency.
• Prepare detailed financial reports and forecasts for plant management review.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, company policies, and accounting standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic decision-making in plants.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to improve operational plant performance.
• Assist in the preparation and management of budgets and financial plans for the plant.

Your Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

3 to 5 years of experience in Controlling, Finance, Accounting, Cost Accounting, or a related field, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, cost controlling, financial analysis, and variance analysis.

Advanced in Microsoft Excel.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with Plant Management and cross-functional teams.

Strong business acumen, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment VISA or other sponsorship.

Preferred:

• SAP experience.

Your contact

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Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.