Site Controller

kp is currently looking for an experienced Site Controller for our site in Gendorf/Bavaria. The Site Controller Gendorf will be responsible for all finance-related operations within the site, including cost accounting, standard costing, month/quarter/year-end close, FP&A analysis, and budgeting.
The Site Controller serves as a true business partner to the facility, working closely with the Plant Manager and other key team members within the facility and the overall financial organization.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Streamline reporting, forecasting, and analysis to drive decision-making. 
• Identify areas that provide low value, and work to reallocate resources to provide more meaningful information. 
• Collaborate and partner with the Plant Manager and various leaders to support the daily operations of the plant and guide production and inventory management, costs and variances, and cost analysis of new products. 
• Participate in periodic meetings with site/plant management to review the facility's financial performance as well as its progress in its cost savings, margin improvement, and production efficiencies programs and activities. 
• Analytically use the standard costs for the site/plant using the SAP standard cost system. 
• Collaborate with the plant management team to prepare and analyze annual operating and capital expenditure budgets, including all review of budget proposals. Prepare P&L Forecasts & Weekly Estimates for the plant. 
• Ensure accuracy of internal and external financial reporting; ensure that effective internal controls are in place and compliance with applicable regulatory laws and rules for financial reporting. 
• Conduct detailed analytical reviews of sales, gross margins, operating cost, and profit margins by served industries, customers, and value propositions.
• Track all site/plant KPIs impacting product cost, production facility costs, and operational performance. 
• Provide and present management with applicable financial reports and analysis monthly. 
• Monitor inventories, downgrading, consignment stocks, WIP, and slow-moving calculations. 
• Prepare and track Capex projects and ROI calculations. 
• Take ownership of the accounting and finance functions for the site.
• Collaborate with Site HR on the personnel budgeting for every year.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration ; MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Finance related roles in a manufacturing environment
• SAP, SAP BW, MS Office, including strong Excel proficiency desired, Power BI is a plus.
• Proficient in English (oral and written), German fluency is desirable 
• High levels of financial and commercial acumen
• Strong communication skills, teamwork
• Analytical skills
• Process oriented – budget and forecasting
• Manufacturing companies, experience in costing
• Experience within private equity owned businesses advantageous