Operational Group Controller

Operational Group Controller As Operational Group Controller, you will play a key role in improving operational transparency, material cost allocation and SAP-based controlling processes. Our client is an international industrial manufacturing group specialized in advanced thermal and acoustic insulation solutions for demanding industrial applications, operating multiple production entities. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting and enhancing operational controlling processes across the organization, with a strong focus on SAP-based activities, material cost allocation and operational transparency. You will work closely with Operations, Purchasing, Engineering, Supply Chain and Finance teams to stabilize and improve operational controlling structures in a complex project-based manufacturing environment. Your Responsibilities Operational Controlling & Transparency Improve transparency of material consumption and allocation across projects, products and customers Analyze material cost deviations, margin leakages and operational inefficiencies: product profitability Monitor and explain material expense ratios across products, projects and manufacturing entities Support the implementation and stabilization of operational controlling standards across the group, in SAP but also implementation of procedure by group level IC price calculation – improvement Perform detailed variance analyses related to: material consumption, labor allocation, inventory movements, production variances, and project profitability Support the development of operational KPI structures and management reporting Part of operational SAP CO activities (costing, month-end closing, issue resolution) Cross-plant production controlling Intercompany pricing and costing processes SAP & Data Quality Improvement Drive improvements in SAP master data quality across material masters, BOMs, routings and costing structures Identify inconsistencies and process weaknesses affecting operational and financial reporting Support optimization of SAP CO-PC related processes and operational controlling structures Act as interface between Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain and Finance regarding SAP controlling topics Contribute to ERP stabilization and process harmonization initiatives across international entities Manufacturing & Project Costing Improve transparency and reliability of project and customer profitability Analyze costing structures within a Make-to-Order and project manufacturing environment Perform loss-free valuation analyses for inventory and long-term manufacturing projects Support inventory transparency and inventory valuation accuracy Monitor operational cost drivers and identify improvement potentials Support standardization of costing and allocation methodologies across entities Cross-Functional Business Partnering Work closely with plant management and operational departments across multiple international sites Challenge operational assumptions and support fact-based decision making Support operational excellence initiatives with financial and operational analyses Contribute to reducing uncontrolled project losses and improving operational discipline Your Profile Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Controlling, Business Administration or Industrial Engineering Approximately 5 years of professional experience in operational controlling within an industrial manufacturing environment Strong experience in Make-to-Order (MTO), project manufacturing or complex production environments Advanced SAP experience is mandatory, ideally including: SAP FI/CO, SAP CO-PC, SAP MM/PP, SAP CO-PA master data structures, and operational costing processes Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Hands-on mentality with strong operational understanding Experience working in international and cross-functional environments Ability to identify process weaknesses and drive sustainable improvements Strong communication skills and ability to work with operational stakeholders Fluent English required Department Finance Role Financial Controller Locations Sibiu Remote status Hybrid About Sales Consulting As a leading provider of Human Resources consulting services in Transylvania, we deliver regional coverage and specialized expertise across four core areas: recruitment and selection, personnel leasing, assessment centers and HR consultancy. 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