Plant Controller

About Franke

We, the Franke company with its three divisions, are a world's leading supplier of products and services for domestic kitchens, the professional foodservice systems and the convenience store sector as well as for professional coffee making. With around 60 companies, we are at home on five continents. Over 8,000 employees constantly take on new perspectives to identify opportunities and turn them into inspiring, innovative solutions for tomorrow’s demands.

The Franke Foodservice Systems division is a world-leading supplier of kitchen facilities, equipment and supplies solutions. As a full system manufacturer, distributor and program management partner, we supply global chains in the quick-service restaurant, convenience store and supermarket segments, helping to manage unit growth and upgrade their facilities.

About the job

The Plant Controller will act  as a business partner, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams across the plant and corporate office. This role is responsible for driving effective cost management thought the supply chain, including Production, Logistics, Quality Control, Warehouse, and Engineering.

Your tasks

• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for the plant.
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to analyze budgets, performance, and improvement opportunities.
• Lead cost analysis across Cost of Goods Manufactured, overhead, scrap, write‑offs, and other key cost drivers.
• Track actuals vs. standards, explain variances, and support corrective actions.
• Complete month-end close activities, including account analysis, reconciliations and inventory valuation.
• Monitor inventory performance, turnover, impairments, and actions on slow‑moving or obsolete stock.
• Deliver clear, timely financial reports and insights to plant leadership.
• Coordinate financial cut-off processes and ensure robust internal controls.
• Track and report Operations KPIs through group reporting systems.
• Support savings initiatives, CapEx requests, and business case development.
• Present financial results in monthly reviews and lead budget discussions with cost center or department managers.
• Manage improvement projects focused on financial KPIs and operational efficiency.
• Participate in process audits and recommend enhancements.
• Proactively identify and validate cost‑saving opportunities.

We are looking for:

• A finance professional with a bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting, Business, or a related field (a Master’s degree in Business or Supply Chain is an advantage).
• A minimum 5 years` experience in Plant Controlling within a manufacturing environment.
• A proactive, analytical mindset with the ability to drive financial and operational efficiency.
• Strong expertise in cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis in a production setting.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented working style, with confidence in handling large data sets and performing financial modeling.
• Solid experience with SAP/S4HANA.
• A strategic thinker capable of providing insights and recommendations to optimize operations and support continues improvement.
• An effective communicator who collaborates well with cross-functional teams, including operations, supply chain, and leadership.
• A self-driven professional who takes initiative, embraces new challenges, and contributes to business growth.

What we offer you

• a job where you will have a significant role in shaping the financial strategy and direction of the plant, influencing key business decisions
• a chance for professional development
• participation in international initiatives and collaboration with teams from various Franke locations
• modern workplace tools and comfortable working conditions
• work in an international environment where English is the main language of communication
• an open and supportive work environment that promotes work-life balance
• a benefits package including private medical care, attractive subsidies for a sports card, Employee Pension Plan, social benefits such as holiday subsidies
• flexible working time (hybrid work)

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