Financial Controller

1.)   Job title:  Financial Controller

  2.)    Superior position:    CFO

         Subordinate position: currently none

4.) Functions:

This position reports directly to the CFO and involves work in financial planning, reporting and analysis. The successful candidate will be a finance graduate, with advanced MS Excel, Power BI and SAP knowledge and previous experience in similar role in the manufacturing industry. The applicant will demonstrate strong organization, communication and presentation skills, attention to detail, ability to challenge the status quo, eagerness to learn, and a team player attitude.

4.1)    General responsibilities

• Adherence to federal and local law regulations, internal policies and other applicable rules including IATF 16949, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 requirements
• Continuous improvement of work and activities
• Compliance with the corporate mission statement
• Cooperation with other people in spirit of mutual respect
• Fulfilling thoroughly all tasks within the scope of defined qualifications and responsibilities
• Represent the company in professional and respectful manner
• Maintaining confidentiality of proprietary information
• Project management (internal and international)

 4.2)    Specific responsibilities:

• Research, compiliation and analysis of financial data from multiple sources to support decisions making
• Responsible for budgeting and forecasting of profit and loss, balance sheet statements, cash flow
• Monthly reporting on plant performance against budgets, forecasts and previous year
• Responsible for cost center accounting
• Results analysis utilizing Profit Center und Contribution Margin report
• Inventory valuation according to IFRS and U.S. GAAP
• Cost center planning and development of machine hourly rates
• Develops and prepares investment planning
• Support training process in scope of controlling relevant topics

5.)  Job profile:

5.1)     Education/training/certification:

Degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent

5.2)     Experience:

Several years’ experience in a comparable position in the manufacturing industry

5.3)     Technical knowledge:

•     Advanced Microsoft Office, Excel, Power BI and SAP

•     Project Management Skills

•     Exceptional analytic and conceptual skills

•     Familiarity with IFRS/U.S. GAAP

•     Experience with implementation of Controlling instruments

•     Experience in reporting

•     Experience in SAP controlling and cost accounting

5.4) Equipment/clothing used to perform the job:            

Personal protective equipment in applicable areas (safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toed boots)

Computer, Telephone, SAP access

5.5) Authorizations

Access to internal IT and telephone network

Access to financial data

SAP access

Internet access

Contacting external business partners in scope of relevant responsibilities

5.6)  Work environment/abilities: 

The facility has smooth cement floors and overhead fluorescent lighting.  The workers are subject to noise, dirt, dust, smoke, chemicals, moving machinery (forklift, cranes, etc.) and seasonal temperature