The Senior Plant Controller will be responsible for the management control of the pharmaceutical manufacturing plant, ensuring the monitoring of industrial costs, preparation of the budget, forecasts, variance analysis, and actively supporting management in strategic decision-making. The role will work closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Corporate Finance to ensure efficient financial management in line with industry standards.
- Full management of industrial controlling activities for the plant and ownership of the entire P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow.
- Preparation and monitoring of the annual budget, periodic forecasts, and multi-year plans.
- Variance analysis between standard and actual costs, identifying root causes and proposing corrective actions.
- Monitoring of industrial KPIs (production efficiency, OEE, scrap, cost per batch, etc.)
- Working Capital analysis and control.
- Support/development of NPV analysis for CAPEX.
- Profitability analysis of products, processes, and cost centers.
- Support in determining product standard cost and in calculating transfer prices.
- Preparation of management reporting for local leadership and the group (monthly reporting).
- Coordination with the accounting team for financial and statutory closings.
- Collaboration with Corporate Finance for audits, compliance, and IFRS requirements.
- Support for investment projects (business cases, payback/ROI analysis).
- Support and coordinate corporate projects aimed at improving finance processes, acting as a liaison between corporate colleagues and the site team.
