Financial Analyst - Plant Operations (m/f/d)

Job description

Job Overview

The Financial Analyst - Plant Operations (m/f/d) will support the Adelberg plant by providing accurate reporting, financial analysis, and decision support for plant operations. This position reports directly to the Plant Controller and is dedicated to Operations Finance activities for the Adelberg plant in Germany. The role requires >80% per month on-site presence. The analyst (m/f/d) will help maintain reliable financial reporting, identify performance drivers, and translate operational data into clear insights.

The role collaborates with the Plant Controller, Operations, Supply Chain, FP&A, and central finance teams to support the Adelberg plant’s financial performance and continuous improvement.

Job Requirements

• Prepare accurate daily, weekly, and monthly reporting for plant operations performance reviews
• Prepare clear and detailed cost center spending forecasts, budgets, and supporting schedules for business partners
• Analyze weekly and monthly variances to forecast, identify root causes, and support corrective actions
• Support compliance with internal control procedures, including documentation and testing activities
• Participate in plant operational meetings and Kaizen events as needed, providing relevant financial data and analysis
• Develop an understanding of key cost streams and support the identification, validation, and tracking of cost-saving opportunities (TEBIT)
• Support the month-end close process, consolidate Adelberg plant results, and prepare reporting inputs for the Plant Controller
• Provide financial analysis for Operations initiatives, business cases, projects, and Hoshin priorities under appropriate guidance
• Provide analytical support to the Plant Controller and work closely with the Adelberg Plant Operations and Supply Chain teams
• Support the standard cost update process, including data preparation, validation, and variance analysis
• Support ad hoc requests, financial modeling, and process-improvement activities as necessary What your background should look like
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting required Several years of relevant finance or accounting experience; operations finance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Package, especially Excel
• Ability to leverage AI tools in day to day tasks (Copilot, ChatGpt..)
• Knowledge of SAP is a plus Fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken