Focus Controller Manager

Job Description – Focus Controller Manager

Position Summary

The Focus Controller Manager is responsible for leading financial controlling and performance management within manufacturing operations, ensuring financial accuracy, transparency, and actionable insights to support operational and strategic decision-making, while driving digitalization and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead factory controlling activities, including KPI monitoring, cost analysis, and financial performance tracking.
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end closing, reporting, and variance analysis.
• Manage plant P&L, inventory controlling, and capital expenditure reporting.
• Provide financial insights to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Drive finance digitalization through automation and process improvements.
• Lead and develop the finance team, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in finance or controlling, preferably in manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, P&L, and financial reporting
• Proven leadership and communication skills

Key Competencies

• Critical Thinking & Financial Analysis (Expert)

Ability to analyze complex financial data, identify root causes, and drive business decisions based on insights.

• Execution & Accountability (Advanced)

Consistently delivers accurate financial results, ensuring reliability, compliance, and timely execution.

• Business Partnering & Influence (Expert)

Influences cross-functional decisions by translating financial insights into business impact.

• Digitalization & Continuous Improvement (Advanced)

Drives automation and process optimization to improve efficiency and data quality.

• Leadership & Talent Development (Advanced)

Builds and develops high-performing teams, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.

• Managing Complexity & Prioritization (Advanced)

Effectively manages multiple priorities in dynamic environments while maintaining focus and quality.

 

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