Head of Operations Controlling

We are a technology powerhouse that designs, engineers, and manufactures the worlds most advanced automotive technology and hypercars. Rimac designs and produces both hardware and software solutions for our flagship hypercar, the Nevera, and for other automotive manufacturers vehicles. We work with partners such as Porsche, Hyundai, Aston Martin, Koenigsegg, Automobili Pininfarina, and others, establishing Rimac as a technology leader in the high-performance electric vehicle industry.

The stakes are high.

As a fast-moving company, we nurture a high-performing culture. If you are interested in joining, you must be prepared for relentless learning, adapting, and embracing new technologies. We expect an easy-going person who is also self-driven, entrepreneurial, and highly independent in their work, and who will enjoy rising to the challenge and having fun pushing the limits of technology.

Our expectations are high, and we can only achieve our goals with the dedication and collaboration of our exceptional team. Our ambition is to deliver and go the extra mile. We need to expand our already industry-leading team, find the best people, and lead the charge.

• Act as the primary finance business partner to Operations leadership, supporting Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement and Quality functions.
• Lead and continuously improve the Operations Controlling function, processes, methodologies and governance frameworks.
• Drive financial controllership across Operations and provide controlling-based guidance for operational decision-making.
• Own production costing methodologies, including material pricing, labor rates, routings, manufacturing overheads and cost allocation principles.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency and completeness of all operational financial data, including actuals, budgets and forecasts.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning activities for Operations cost centers and functions.
• Establish realistic operational targets and monitor performance against budget and forecast.
• Perform variance analyses and drive corrective actions together with Operations stakeholders.
• Define, monitor and continuously improve operational and financial KPIs.
• Develop and maintain standardized management reporting and performance dashboards.
• Drive the implementation, automation and maintenance of digitalized reporting and controlling solutions.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to manufacturing and operational functions.
• Lead financial evaluation of capital investments, automation initiatives, capacity expansion projects and operational improvement programs.
• Ensure compliance with controlling standards, financial governance requirements and internal controls.
• Identify operational and financial risks and coordinate appropriate mitigation measures.
• Drive continuous process improvement initiatives and promote best practices across the organization.
• Build, lead and develop a high-performing Operations Controlling team.
• Support recruitment, succession planning and professional development of team members.
• Act as an ambassador of financial accountability, data-driven decision-making and end-to-end process thinking across Operations.

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related field.
• 810+ years of experience in Controlling, Manufacturing Finance, Operations Finance or Finance Business Partnering.
• Experience with in automotive, manufacturing, industrial or other complex production environments.
• Proven experience in production costing, manufacturing controlling and operational performance management.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and variance analysis processes.
• Demonstrated ability to act as a trusted advisor to senior operational and finance stakeholders.
• Proven leadership experience in building, managing and developing teams.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, cost structures and operational performance drivers.
• Experience establishing and improving controlling processes, frameworks and best practices.
• Experience with ERP systems (Infor experience is considered an…