Your responsibilities
Financial Leadership
• Lead cluster-level financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes
• Deliver monthly performance reviews with analysis of variances (actuals vs. plan/forecast)
• Partner with operations to drive profitability and efficiency
Cost Control & Analysis
• Monitor manufacturing cost structures including standard costing, variances, and inventory valuation
• Analyze production metrics, material usage, labor, and overhead absorption
• Lead cost-reduction initiatives in collaboration with production and supply chain teams
Reporting & Compliance
• Contribute to monthly closing processes in SAP, Tagetik/One Stream
• Prepare and present timely FP&A reports to local and corporate stakeholders
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, corporate policies, and regulatory requirements (COGS/COS, SG&A, Gross Margin, EBIDTA)
• Contribute to internal and external audits process (NRV, inventory, costing process)
Preparing material pricing calculations for ICO transactions
Business Partnering
• Act as a financial advisor to the Cluster Operations and Sales directors
• Support capital investment decisions with business case analysis and ROI modeling
• Participate in strategic projects (automation, expansion, ERP upgrades, etc.)
Additional Supporting roles
• Act as an Expert for other Sibelco controllers in Controlling processes and particularly in Standard costing and Manufacturing P&L
• Provide coaching and advice to other controllers
Our requirements
- Master’s degree in economics or business or comparable degree/qualification
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in Manufacturing controlling/FP&A
- Strong SAP 4Hana knowledge and experience in standard costing and manufacturing PL
- Knowledge of the principles of forecasting and budgeting (revenue and costs side) and cost control
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and with strong level of accuracy
- The idea candidate will have:
- Capacity to translate data into compelling, action-oriented analysis
- Be pragmatic, self-motivated, results-oriented, adaptable with the ability to work to numerous pressurized deadlines
- Possess strong team spirit with the willingness to help others within the team and across the organization
- Ability to work within a multicultural environment
- Be a quick adaptor to new technology tools and processes
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Fluent English language ability in both written and spoken
- Working knowledge of Polish
Benefity
Dodatkowe informacje
Are We the Perfect Match?
Are you a Finance Business Partner with experience in Business Controlling (FP&A) ready to make a significant impact on a global organization?
In this key position you will be a strategic business partner to the Cluster directors, ensuring robust financial planning, cost control, and performance management in alignment with global corporate objectives.
This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated and proactive team member to join our Business Services Team in Poland!