Senior Manufacturing Business Controller

Do you want to shape the world of tomorrow and work on innovative projects? Then you're a good fit for us! We are a global engineering group with 15,000 employees and 140 locations worldwide. With our services, we are driving the topics of energy efficiency, climate protection and decarbonization and developing tech industries into new dimensions.

In the United States, the world of SEGULA Technologies Experts revolves around industries such as automotive, software, energy and life sciences. As an independent player, we support OEMs and suppliers with personal engineering services. Take advantage of new opportunities and take on exciting tasks and attractive positions with direct customer assignment.

As the Senior Manufacturing Business Controller (Senior MBC), you will play a pivotal role in the financial strategy, governance, and performance management of our plant operations. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, ensuring that financial processes are aligned with company profitability goals and global manufacturing strategies.

Core Responsibilities

• Strategic Advisory: Serve as the primary financial advisor to plant leaders, providing forward-looking analysis and actionable insights to influence production planning and investment strategy.

• Financial Modeling: Lead complex modeling, including make-versus-buy assessments, capacity planning, and scenario analysis.

• Operational Oversight: Evaluate manufacturing KPIs such as productivity, efficiency, scrap, throughput, and continuous improvement outcomes.

• Cost Management: Manage and analyze manufacturing cost systems (SAP) to improve efficiency and optimize cost control.

• Financial Governance: Conduct monthly closing activities (journal entries, reconciliations) and ensure strict compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.

• Continuous Improvement: Champion automation and reporting efficiency while mentoring junior controllers to build capability within the finance function.

• CAPEX: Ensure capital expenditure decisions support long-term competitiveness and operational needs.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent. MBA, CPA, or CMA is highly preferred.

• Experience: 7–10+ years in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, or business control.

• Technical Skills: Deep expertise in SAP (FI/CO) and advanced proficiency in MS Excel. Experience with Power BI or Power Automate is a distinct advantage.

• Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of production flow, cost drivers, lean manufacturing, and operational KPIs.

• Leadership: Demonstrated experience partnering with senior operational leadership and managing complexity in a fast-paced environment.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinker: Ability to see the big picture and influence high-level business decisions.

• Analytical Excellence: High accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to provide clarity within complex data sets.

• Collaborative Leader: Exceptional communication skills with a passion for driving cross-functional excellence.

• Growth Mindset: A dedication to continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

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