Operations Controller - EMEA

Operations Controller-EMEA Description: We are seeking an Operations Controller to support our client’s EMEA operations, ensuring effective financial management, operational control, and sustainable profitability. This position plays a crucial role in bridging finance and operations, promoting financial discipline, cost efficiency, and strategic business partnering across multiple regions. Key Responsibilities: Financial Leadership Perform timely and insightful financial and operational analyses, presenting reports to operations leadership. Direct actions to drive efficiency and cost reduction initiatives. Ensure strong internal controls across EMEA operations (Manufacturing and Supply Chain). Lead discussions on operational financial performance and define improvement action plans. Drive ERP implementation and system improvement within operations controlling. Plant Control Efficiency Strengthen plant controlling by implementing best practices. Maintain robust internal controls and ensure effective COGS management. Analyze operational efficiency across all EMEA plants. Operations & Planning Support the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Long Range Plan (LRP). Conduct investment analyses and evaluate operational business cases. Develop and monitor finance and operations KPIs. Profile Required: Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Finance, or related field. Minimum 5 years of experience in finance within a manufacturing and international environment. Proven experience in operations controlling and ERP implementation (preferably SAP). Strong knowledge of cost accounting, financial analysis, and reporting. Strategic and analytical mindset with business acumen. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and business intelligence tools. Fluency in English. Additional Information: Regional scope: EMEA. Travel requirement: 15–25%. KPIs: P&L performance, cost control, operational efficiency, internal control compliance. What We Offer: Integration into an international and fast-paced environment. Opportunity to lead financial processes and drive continuous improvement across Europe. Professional growth within a collaborative and innovative organization.