Plant Controller (f/m/x)

The Plant Controller (f/m/x) plays a key role in establishing and developing a professional production controlling function at our Sonneberg site following the integration of a former mid-sized manufacturing company into a large listed international group. Working closely with the Finance Director, Plant Manager, and Operations Management, the role focuses on building controlling structures, improving financial transparency, supporting operational decision-making, and driving continuous performance improvements across the plant. The position combines hands-on operational controlling with business partnering and offers the opportunity to actively shape finance processes during a period of significant organisational transformation.

Your mission:

• Oversee financial planning processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, while delivering clear insights for strategic decision-making


• Monitor and optimise costs, analysing raw material expenses, production KPIs, and operational efficiency to drive cost-saving initiatives


• Lead ERP-related financial processes, ensuring effective system implementation, data integrity, and continuous process improvements (e.g. SAP FI/CO in the future)


• Support the implementation of SAP FI/CO during 2027 as preparation for the planned SAP S/4HANA rollout in 2028


• Support business transformation, managing the financial aspects of change initiatives such as process redesigns, system upgrades, and integrations


• Ensure full financial compliance, including timely and accurate reporting under IFRS/local GAAP, managing internal controls, and leading audits


• Evaluate capital expenditure projects by preparing business cases and financial analyses for machinery investments, capacity expansions, and operational improvement initiatives

Your profile:

• University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Controlling, or a comparable field, ideally with a focus on manufacturing finance


• Experience in manufacturing controlling, ideally within a production environment.


• Fluency in German and English is essential


• At least 5 years of experience in supporting multiple sites, especially in the manufacturing industry


• Solid understanding of financial principles and accounting, combined with strong analytical skills


• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; high IT affinity and experience with ERP systems


• Ready to work in a transformation environment with a hands-on mindset, taking ownership to solve problems, improve data transparency, and continuously develop controlling processes


• Strong team orientation, openness, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders in a plant environment

Our offer:

• Opportunity to shape and build a modern Finance function during an exciting business transformation


• Duration: unlimited contract


• Start: immediate start possible 


• Location: Sonneberg, Germany


• Extent: full-time, 40 hours

Get in touch: