We’re supporting our client, a global, leading manufacturer based in Riedlingen, who are looking for a Head of Controlling to join their growing team. The successful Head of Controlling will have previous experience in financial controlling, ideally within manufacturing.

Job Summary: As a Head of Controlling, you will be responsible for financial oversight across site in Germany with a strong emphasis on planning, analysis, and business partnering.

The role is pivotal in advancing Lean finance practices and supporting the rollout of Microsoft Dynamics. An exciting role involving opportunity to shape financial processes in a dynamic, growth-oriented and progressive organisation offering strong development and advancement opportunities for the right candidate. The position reports directly to the Vice President Finance Europe. This is a high-impact leadership role within the European finance organisation.

Responsibilities for Head of Controlling:

Controlling & Reporting
Fully involved in driving foresight from insights across the Sales, Operational & Financial Planning processes.
Standardise financial data and reporting formats
Conduct variance analyses for planning, forecasting, and performance evaluation
Create scenario-based costing tools for value stream analysis
Provide financial insights to support management decisions
Simplify inventory valuation processes and ensure consistency
Recalculate standard prices and assess financial impact
Oversee inventory controls and valuations
Manage financial aspects of development and investment projects
Coordinate financial matters with UK headquarters
Drive continuous improvement of controlling processes and systems
Supervise profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and consolidated financial reports
Act as a financial business partner to senior management
Operational Excellence & Cost Management
Identify and implement cost and pricing optimisation strategies
Apply 80/20 thinking and Lean finance tools
Analyse value stream performance and capacity utilisation
Align financial targets with strategic objectives
Implement cost control measures and identify inefficiencies
Develop Lean-based costing and quotation approaches
Manage transitions in financial systems to ensure continuity and efficiency
Leadership & Team Management
Lead and develop the controlling team (3 employees)
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing
Ensure alignment with corporate goals and financial best practices

About You:

Minimum 10 years of experience in financial controlling, ideally within manufacturing
University degree in Finance, Controlling, or related fields (Master’s preferred)
Proven leadership experience in a multi-tiered production environment
Strong IT skills, particularly in ERP and controlling systems (Microsoft Dynamics preferred)
Advanced Excel skills and experience handling large data sets
Fluent English (written and spoken)
Strong analytical capabilities, initiative, and sound decision-making skills

You must be eligible to work in the European Union without restriction

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