Job Description

Main Accountabilities:

Contribute actively as Finance Business Partner to the local site management team to share business performance, financial insights, support decision making, strategy, business
development and drive any other business improvement projects as necessary
Establish strong procedures to monitor in-month production and variance material cost development Responsible for all aspects of the site controlling month-end/year-end activities such as product costing, cost analyses, provision calculation for missing costs, inventory valuation Prepare monthly business reports as well as ad-hoc reports and analyses, deriving actionable recommendations Lead Forecast & Budget activities within the site management team Oversee annual physical inventory and analyze ongoing inventory discrepancies Provide financials for Capital Investment Projects Analyze, document, and harmonize internal processes Maintain controlling master data (cost centers, cost types, profit centers) Participate in projects and take on project leadership for national and international initiatives

Requirements:

Educational foundation: Completed degree in business administration or equivalent commercial qualification with professional experience Professional expertise: Proven experience in controlling, ideally within a manufacturing company in the chemical industry Language & IT skills: Excellent English skills, both written and spoken and strong knowledge of SAP and MS Office Analytical excellence: Advanced analytical skills and ability to turn complex data into actionable insights Proven leadership: Demonstrated success in managing high-impact projects and influencing senior stakeholders Strategic problem-solving: Strong critical thinking and ability to deliver innovative solutions across functions Influence & collaboration: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and act as a persuasive business partner Communication: Clear, confident communicator and engaging presenter at all organizational levels * Integrity & resilience: High ethical standards, reliability, and ability to thrive in dynamic environments