Plant Controlling Specialist (m/f/d)

Nordex North America; West Branch (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordex North America is seeking a Plant Controlling Specialist to oversee manufacturing finance, cost reporting, and KPI development for the plant. You will model business cases, manage CAPEX, and ensure governance across SAP CO and related systems.

Candidates should have strong Excel, Power Query, Power BI skills and 7 years in similar roles, with willingness to travel. Role requires understanding of cost accounting, BOM processes, and production overhead allocation.

Qualifications

• Completed studies in computer science, business informatics, Economics, Business Administration, or a comparable education/qualification.
• 7 years in a similar warehouse management role preferred.
• Advanced XLS level, Power Query, and Power BI.
• Proficient in SAP-based Controlling, Finance, and Manufacturing processes.
• Strong understanding of material master processes and migration.
• Core consulting skills: analytical thinking, structured work, relationship management, and communication.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Prepare manufacturing cost reports for products (e.g., MHO, DTR, HUB).
• Analyze actuals and P&L; supervise and close Work Orders.
• Elaborate deviation between actual and standard production cost.
• Improve Work Order process to reduce BOM cost errors.
• Calculate production cost and overhead allocation; prepare KPI reports.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power Query

Power BI

SAP Controlling

Education

Completed studies in computer science, business informatics, Economics, Business Administration, or a comparable education/qualification

Tools

SAP CO module

Job description

Do you want to be part of an agile team where colleagueship truly matters?

As a global company, we interact with a variety of people and cultures. Integrity, Respect, Colleagueship and Ownership are the unifying force for all departments and regions around the world. It's the individual that defines the team. And it's the team that makes the difference. Join the #TEAMNORDEX and shape the future of energy with us.

Position Summary

The role of Plant Controlling Specialist directly supports the company’s mission to develop and deliver clean power plants that make 100% renewable energy a reality for the world. As a Plant Controlling Specialist, you will oversee the financial operations of the manufacturing plant, including preparing manufacturing cost reports, analyzing actuals and P&L, supervising and closing work orders, calculating production costs and overhead allocation, preparing KPI and ad hoc reports, supervising CAPEX and movement capitalization, ensuring governance and compliance, modeling and preparing business cases, and providing audit support. The role requires proficiency in accounting software, financial analysis tools, project management software, cost accounting software, business intelligence tools, asset management software, SAP CO module, compliance management software, financial modeling software, and audit management software.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare the manufacturing cost report for all the products MHO DTR HUB etc.


• Analysis of the Actuals and the P&L NAC Accountability.


• Supervise and close the Work Order.


• Elaborate on the deviation between Actual and standard production cost.


• Close and Improve the Work Order process to minimize the error in BOM cost system.


• Calculation of production cost and overhead allocation.


• Preparing the KPI and ad hoc reports.


• Supervise and ensure CAPEX, Movement capitalization.


• CAPEX monthly forecast and analysis.


• Supervision of the stocks level and reports.


• Monthly Forecast.


• Budget Preparation.


• SAP: KEY user of the CO module.


• Governance: Ensuring all the company finance processes are implemented and respected.


• Modeling: Prepare modeling to support the Business cases demanded.


• POC (FG) Reporting after monthly closing.


• Audit (Group/Statutory/Tax/cost stock) support related to the plant.


• Other duties as assigned.

What You Have

• Completed studies in computer science, business informatics, Economics, Business Administration, or a comparable education/qualification.


• 7 years in a similar warehouse management role preferred.


• Advanced XLS level, Power Query, and Power BI.


• Proficient in analyzing and optimizing SAP-based Controlling, Finance, and Manufacturing processes.


• Very good understanding of material master processes, functionality, and migration.


• Open to learning and adopting the existing customized functions.


• Core consulting skills (analytical thinking, structured work, relationship management, and communication).


• Ability to develop new solutions responding to business needs.


• Ability to travel to domestic and international locations to project sites and on business as required with the ability to obtain a passport.


• Driving is an essential function of the job. Must possess a valid driver's license and be insurable under our auto insurance policy. This position will be subject to periodic driver's abstract checks to confirm continued insurability.

Nordex Places The Highest Priority On The Safe Operations Of Its Business. As Such, We Are Seeking a Candidate Who Is Committed To Maintaining And Promoting Safety Standards At All Times. The Ideal Candidate Must

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of and commitment to safety protocols and procedures.


• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies.


• Proactively identify and mitigate potential safety hazards.


• Properly use applicable safety equipment, including but not limited to eye protection, hearing protectors, steel-toe boots, and hard hats. Loose-fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.


• Communicate effectively with team members and management to ensure a safe working environment.


• Speak and understand English fluently to effectively communicate safety and job-related information, follow safety instructions, and collaborate with English-speaking supervisors and team members.

We believe our employees are our greatest assets at Nordex. In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable we offer you a total rewards program* designed to recognize and reward the dedication, hard work, and commitment of our team members. We are proud to offer a comprehensive package that aligns with our core values of Respect, Integrity, Colleagueship, and Ownership.

Financial Benefits

• Paid Time Off - Three (3) weeks accrued (120 hours)


• Medical & Pharmacy Insuran ce with multiple options to best meet your needs


• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contribution


• Flex Spending Account (FSA)


• Dental Insurance


• Vision Insurance


• Short-Term / Long-Term Disability Insurance


• Life and AD&D Insurance


• 401(k) with Employer Match


• Student Debt Repayment


• Tuition Reimbursement

Wellbeing, Family Planning, And Voluntary Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Parental Leave


• Calm Subscription


• Gym Membership Reimbursement


• Accident Insurance


• Legal Plans


• Spot Pet Insurance


• Auto and Home Insurance


• And much more...


• Offers may vary by location and eligibility.

Equal Opportunity

Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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