Financial Controller
Arad, Romania(Senior) Financial Controller (Manufacturing)
Location: Arad area, Romania
Reporting to: Plant Manager
For a confidential manufacturing organisation in the Arad area, we are supporting the search for a (Senior) Financial Controller to lead plant-level financial controlling and act as a key business partner to operations.
Role Overview
The Financial Controller is responsible for financial performance, controlling, and decision support for the Arad manufacturing plant. The role operates within a matrix organisation, collaborating closely with shared service centres and complex internal stakeholders, while maintaining strong ownership at plant level.
Key Responsibilities
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Full financial controlling responsibility for a manufacturing plant
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Business partnering with Plant Management, Operations, and Supply Chain
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Ownership of budgeting, forecasting, month-end closing, and variance analysis
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Financial analysis to proactively identify risks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities
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Coordination with Shared Service and corporate finance functions
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Leadership and development of a small local finance team
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Ensuring compliance with internal policies, reporting standards, and controls
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Active involvement in operational and supply chain cost optimisation initiatives
Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
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Minimum 10 years of experience in finance, ideally within manufacturing
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MBA or additional finance/accounting certifications considered a strong advantage
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Solid hands-on experience with SAP in a manufacturing environment
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Strong understanding of operations, supply chain finance, and plant controlling
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Proven leadership experience in a matrix and stakeholder-heavy environment
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Proactive, problem-solving mindset with strong business acumen
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Fluent English required
What’s Offered
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Senior finance leadership role with direct impact on plant performance
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Exposure to complex stakeholders and international finance structures
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Competitive compensation package, aligned with seniority and experience