Plant Controller

Beschrijving Responsibilities Plant Controller

You will play an important role in supporting business performance, financial planning, and operational efficiency across the organization. Your responsibilities are:

Commercial Controlling

• Monitor and analyze sales performance, margins, and pricing dynamics across markets and channels;
• Develop and maintain sales KPIs including volumes, revenues, and contribution margins;
• Perform variance analysis (Actual vs Budget / Forecast) and identify business drivers;
• Support sales budgeting and forecasting processes together with commercial teams.

Industrial Controlling

• Monitor raw material cost evolution together with the purchasing department;
• Analyze production costs, industrial efficiency, and standard versus actual costs;
• Investigate manufacturing variances related to materials, labor, and overheads;
• Support costing processes for manufactured and traded products;
• Work closely with Operations to identify efficiency improvements and cost-saving opportunities.

Reporting & Planning

• Prepare monthly reporting packages including financial and operational KPIs;
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities with reliable and consistent data;
• Contribute to financial closing activities and controlling accuracy;
• Develop and improve dashboards and reporting tools;
• Ensure alignment with corporate reporting standards and guidelines.

Business Partnering

• Act as a key interface between Finance, Sales, and Operations;
• Support decision-making through financial modelling and business analysis;
• Identify risks and opportunities and propose corrective actions.

The ideal candidate:

• Minimum 4 - 5 years of experience in controlling, finance, or business analysis;
• Experience in industrial, manufacturing, or production environments is considered an advantage;
• Enjoys working with both financial data and operational teams;
• Has strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Works accurately and takes responsibility;
• Has strong communication skills and collaborate effectively across departments;
• Strong communication skills in English, Dutch is a plus.

This is a full-time position and an annual salary of approximately €50.000 - €60.000 is offered for this role. Furthermore:

• 25 vacation days;
• Travel allowance
• Stable and growing international company;
• Collaborative and supportive working environment;
• Long-term career opportunities.