Company type: Production Unit
Location: Alba
Work model On-site with flexibility
EngagementEmployment Contract, Permanent, Full-Time
Role level: Mid - Senior level
Experience level: 4-8 Years
Key Skills / Tech Stack : Financial Controlling, Cost Analysis, Budgeting & Forecasting, Business Partnering, Excel (Advanced), ERP systems
Department: Finance
Industry: Manufacturing / FMCG
Our client is a well-established production organization with a strong footprint in Romania, currently focused on enhancing financial visibility and operational performance across its manufacturing activities.
The environment is dynamic, with direct exposure to decision-making processes and a clear need for structured, insightful financial support in business operations.
This Plant Controller role goes beyond traditional reporting and offers the opportunity to act as a true business partner for both operations and leadership.
You will play a key role in understanding performance drivers, supporting decision-making, and improving financial discipline across production and commercial activities.
Responsabilities:
Analyze financial and operational performance across production, supply chain, and commercial areas, identifying deviations and improvement opportunities
Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, including annual planning and periodic revisions
Ensure accuracy and consistency of monthly closing activities, including accrals and financial validations
Prepare and present financial reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and explain variances vs. budget and prior periods
Conduct profitability analysis across product portfolio, channels, and cost structures
Support pricing decisions and financial simulations (ROI, NPV, scenario analysis)
Monitor working capital components and contribute to cash flow optimization
Act as a business partner for operations and sales teams, providing financial insights and challenging assumptions
Support leadership (including CEO) in business reviews and strategic initiatives
Ensure data accuracy and consistency across systems and reporting tools
Qualifications:
4–8 years of experience in financial controlling, preferably within a manufacturing or FMCG environment
Strong understanding of cost controlling, budgeting, and financial analysis
Ability to translate financial data into business insights and recommendations
Solid knowledge of accounting principles (management accounting focus)
Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (and BI tools like Qlik is a plus)
Strong communication skills and ability to interact with non-financial stakeholders
Proactive mindset, ownership, and ability to work in a dynamic environment
Competitive compensation aligned with role complexity
Exposure to leadership and involvement in business-critical decisions
Opportunity to shape financial processes and contribute to performance improvement
Professional and stable working environment
Development opportunities within a structured organization
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