Financial Controller - Production Plant

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The HeadHunter Group is an innovative Staffing and Recruiting Company with HQ in US, Dover, Delaware, operating in Canada, Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Serbia, Cyprus, Greece. We offer the newest mentality in Staffing industry and our core business are Candidates and Clients.

Our client, a joint venture between two industry leaders in textile and lighting systems, is looking for a Production Plant Financial Controller for Kosovo.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee equipment procurement, workforce planning, and overall plant setup from pre-series to production start and stabilization.
• Calculate machine hourly rates and product costs to support sales price negotiations and profitability analysis.
• Conduct process cost comparisons to evaluate and recommend alternative production technologies.
• Work closely with materials management to ensure inventory security and implement continuous improvements.
• Analyze and report monthly performance data (Plan / Forecast / Actual), including commentary and presentations for parent companies.
• Coordinate and support physical inventory processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Lead the rollout and continuous improvement of the ERP system, including design, testing, and user training.
• Design and configure- ERP modules (Finance, Fixed Assets, Procurement, Sales, Production), including master data setup and workflow definition.
• Support ERP testing and go-live, train end users, and prepare clear process documentation.
• Prepare financial statements in line with HGB and IFRS
• Support controlling activities at the headquarters, and collaborate closely with the accounting team for closing tasks.

Requirements:

• Strong grasp of budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and financial reporting (HGB & IFRS standards).
• Ability to interpret complex financial and operational data to drive insights and improvements.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in controlling.
• Preferred Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or similar.
• Understanding of production processes, equipment procurement, and workforce planning.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for internal reporting and parent company interaction.
• Experience with ERP implementation and configuration
• Structured and responsible way of working as well as resilience, diligence, independence, and reliability.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Familiarity with inventory control processes and materials management collaboration.
• Very good knowledge of English, German is a plus.

Benefits:

• An exciting and varied job with personal creative freedom in an environment of two internationally active corporate groups
• Flat hierarchies, short decision-making paths, and the opportunity to realize ideas for the future in a highly motivated team.
• A secure job with long-term prospects in a successful and dynamically growing technology company
• A permanent, full-time position, intensive training and knowledge sharing in the special technology of textile lighting systems as well as targeted further training.
• Occasional business travel to Germany for training, knowledge sharing with German (finance) team.
• A multi-cultured corporate characterized by cooperation, commitment, and a collegial atmosphere.
• Compatibility of career and family through a flexible working time model
• Attractive remuneration
• Health Insurance

Note: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.

Our client offers equal opportunity for everyone, and no person shall be discriminated against on the grounds of age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, ethnic background, race, skin color, religion or ideology, political persuasion, social background or marital status.