Financial Controller

Your duties and responsibilities will include: • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports in line with group standards and deadlines • Complete and submit the required reporting templates and data sheets accurately and on schedule • Support month-end and year-end closing in close coordination with accounting • Contribute to the annual budget and the regular forecast cycles for the site • Analyze deviations between plan, forecast, and actual figures and explain the key drivers • Monitor cost centers and production-related costs and flag irregularities at an early stage • Maintain reporting files, master data, and recurring calculations • Provide local management with reliable figures and concise commentary for decision-making • Handle routine requests from group finance and auditors and supply the necessary documentation • Ensure compliance with internal control procedures and group accounting guidelines • Identify opportunities to simplify and standardize recurring reporting processes To be successful in this role, you should have the following skills and experiences: • University degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a comparable discipline • Three to five years of experience in controlling or financial reporting, ideally within a manufacturing environment • Experience within an international group with structured reporting requirements; an automotive background is an advantage • Solid knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis • Hands-on experience with SAP FI/CO or a comparable ERP system • Advanced Excel skills and confidence in working with larger data sets • High degree of accuracy, reliability, and discipline in meeting deadlines • Ability to deliver consistent quality on recurring tasks • Clear communication with finance and non-finance stakeholders • Fluent English; additional language skills are an advantage