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Operations Controller EMEA(m/w/x)
Monthly financial analysis for manufacturing and supply chain operations. 5+ years in operations finance or manufacturing controlling required. 30 days vacation, international environment, bike leasing.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Economics
- 5+ years in operations finance, manufacturing controlling, or FP&A
- Strong background in cost accounting
- Strong background in financial analysis
- Strong background in operational finance
- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
- Proficiency in financial reporting tools
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other analytics platforms
- Strong knowledge of costing methods
- Strong knowledge of standard costing
- Strong knowledge of variance analysis
- Familiarity with SOX compliance
- Familiarity with IFRS
- Familiarity with US GAAP accounting principles
- Fluent in German
- Fluent in English
Tasks
- Drive monthly financial analysis for manufacturing, supply chain, and operations
- Ensure alignment with budgets and forecasts
- Lead variance analysis for manufacturing costs, material variances, labor efficiency, and overhead expenses
- Oversee cost accounting and inventory valuation
- Ensure financial accuracy and operational efficiency
- Monitor CAPEX and adhere to financial guidelines for capital investments
- Support pricing, cost structure, and profitability analysis
- Enhance business decision-making
- Partner with plant managers and supply chain teams to identify cost-saving opportunities
- Improve operational efficiency
- Track and enhance OPEX performance
- Work with operations teams on productivity improvements
- Lead working capital management
- Optimize inventory levels and cash flow
- Monitor KPIs for productivity, efficiency, inventory turnover, and cost per unit
- Drive operational excellence
- Ensure compliance with corporate financial policies, SOX requirements, and regional regulations
- Prepare and present financial reports, dashboards, and business insights
- Manage and improve internal controls for manufacturing finance, inventory, and procurement
- Support audits and compliance reviews
- Ensure data accuracy and process integrity
- Work closely with Finance, Supply Chain, and Plant Operations
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Participate in strategy deployment
- Align financial metrics with operational goals
- Identify and implement automation and process optimization
- Lead financial modeling and scenario analysis
- Support strategic decision-making
Work Experience
- 5 years
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- German – Fluent
- English – Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- SAP
- Oracle
- Excel
- Power BI
- Tableau
Benefits
More Vacation Days
- 30 days vacation
Informal Culture
- International environment
Company Bike
- Bike leasing
Learning & Development
- Training and development opportunities
Flexible Working
- Home office possibility
- Healthy work-life balance
Social Impact
- Community involvement opportunities
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Operations Controller EMEA(m/w/x)
Monthly financial analysis for manufacturing and supply chain operations. 5+ years in operations finance or manufacturing controlling required. 30 days vacation, international environment, bike leasing.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Economics
- 5+ years in operations finance, manufacturing controlling, or FP&A
- Strong background in cost accounting
- Strong background in financial analysis
- Strong background in operational finance
- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
- Proficiency in financial reporting tools
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other analytics platforms
- Strong knowledge of costing methods
- Strong knowledge of standard costing
- Strong knowledge of variance analysis
- Familiarity with SOX compliance
- Familiarity with IFRS
- Familiarity with US GAAP accounting principles
- Fluent in German
- Fluent in English
Tasks
- Drive monthly financial analysis for manufacturing, supply chain, and operations
- Ensure alignment with budgets and forecasts
- Lead variance analysis for manufacturing costs, material variances, labor efficiency, and overhead expenses
- Oversee cost accounting and inventory valuation
- Ensure financial accuracy and operational efficiency
- Monitor CAPEX and adhere to financial guidelines for capital investments
- Support pricing, cost structure, and profitability analysis
- Enhance business decision-making
- Partner with plant managers and supply chain teams to identify cost-saving opportunities
- Improve operational efficiency
- Track and enhance OPEX performance
- Work with operations teams on productivity improvements
- Lead working capital management
- Optimize inventory levels and cash flow
- Monitor KPIs for productivity, efficiency, inventory turnover, and cost per unit
- Drive operational excellence
- Ensure compliance with corporate financial policies, SOX requirements, and regional regulations
- Prepare and present financial reports, dashboards, and business insights
- Manage and improve internal controls for manufacturing finance, inventory, and procurement
- Support audits and compliance reviews
- Ensure data accuracy and process integrity
- Work closely with Finance, Supply Chain, and Plant Operations
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Participate in strategy deployment
- Align financial metrics with operational goals
- Identify and implement automation and process optimization
- Lead financial modeling and scenario analysis
- Support strategic decision-making
Work Experience
- 5 years
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- German – Fluent
- English – Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- SAP
- Oracle
- Excel
- Power BI
- Tableau
Benefits
More Vacation Days
- 30 days vacation
Informal Culture
- International environment
Company Bike
- Bike leasing
Learning & Development
- Training and development opportunities
Flexible Working
- Home office possibility
- Healthy work-life balance
Social Impact
- Community involvement opportunities
About the Company
Apex Tool Group
Industry
Manufacturing
Description
The company is a global manufacturer of hand and power tools, tool storage and accessories, and electronic soldering solutions.
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