Job Description

Finance & cost controller Manager Tunisia-West Africa

Knauf stands for opportunity We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within the Finance Tunisian Team could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.

We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 41,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.

Knauf Platre Tunisia is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. We have a 20-year heritage in (E.G., GYPSUM) manufacturing and have big plans for the future. Our global reach in 90 countries continues to grow and we are looking for passionate, ambitious people to help us achieve our goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world. We are now looking for another team mate to join us in Lac 3 as Finance & Cost controller Manager

Can you say ‘yes’?

Do you treat your colleagues with respect?

Do you always have the customer in mind?

Do you act with future generations in mind?

Do you like to seek out opportunities to grow and develop?

Do you have a proven track record of delivering results?

We are looking for a Finance & Cost Controller to join our team in Knauf Tunisia. Reporting to CFO, you will be responsible for financial reporting, cost analysis, budgeting, and ensuring full compliance with both local and HGB accounting standards. You will play a central role in driving financial transparency and operational performance across the business

What you’ll be doing:

Customer Balance Monitoring & Reporting

Track customer balances and produce regular reporting dashboards. Enforce credit limits and payment deadlines, issue alerts and follow-ups to the commercial department, and chair periodic credit review meetings to assess accounts and implement agreed recommendations.

Monthly Production Cost Analysis & Controlling

Monitor monthly production costs and deliver detailed variance analyses covering raw material consumption, energy, and other cost lines. Participate in factory management meetings to drive corrective action plans and continuous improvement initiatives.

Monthly & Annual Financial Close

Supervise and participate in the monthly closing process. Lead the annual close under both local GAAP (normes locales) and HGB standards, and coordinate with statutory auditors for the finalization of audited financial statements.

Budget & Quarterly Forecasting

Actively participate in the annual budget cycle and the quarterly forecast process, providing reliable and well-documented financial projections aligned with business objectives.

Monthly KPI & Margin Dashboards

Produce and distribute monthly management dashboards using the Group reporting tool. Analyze revenue variations by volume and price, and control margins at customer and product level.

What we’d love for you to have:

We are interested in you as a person: your attitude, behaviors and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you. If you have experience in the following areas – this is an added advantage:

Education

Master's degree (BAC+5) in Corporate Finance, Accounting, or Management

Experience

Minimum 5 to 8 years in a similar Finance / Cost Controlling role, or in an audit firm

Certification

CES in Accounting Review (Révision Comptable) is a strong advantage ★ Advantage

Technical Skills

ERP proficiency, HGB standards knowledge, strong Excel & group reporting tools

Languages

Fluent in French; professional level in English

We’ll provide:

• A competitive salary

• Benefits

• Health insurance

What happens next?

We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process - so we have committed to replying to your application within 7 working days.