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Head of Controlling Plant Saarbrücken (m/f/d)

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
    Banking & Finance
  • Saarbrücken

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in controlling, accounting or a similar field
  • Several years of relevant professional experience in plant controlling or finance, ideally with experience in production plants
  • Experience in managing and leading large teams
  • Knowledge of ERP systems and applications (SAP FI/CO knowledge), digitalization tools and solid PC skills as well as experience in ERP projects are required
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, very good presentation skills and the ability to clearly communicate complex business issues in German and English

Responsibilities

  • Management of the plant with approx. 8,000 employees with regard to the fulfilment of commercial targets at eye level with the Plant Manager (m/f/d) / Managing Director (m/f/d) for the Saarbrücken site. In addition, you will act as a deputy (m/f/d) for the plant management
  • Member of the plant management team and strong involvement in negotiations with the works council within the scope of co-determination rights
  • Implementation of performance controlling according to the governance steering concept for our E-Mobility
  • Support in cost analysis and optimization to enable product and project-based controlling
  • Responsibility for the forecast, monthly financial statements and annual financial statements as well as responsibility for strategic and operational planning for the Saarbrücken plant
  • Leading, coaching and developing a team of approx. 20 employees in the controlling department

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Head of Controlling Plant Saarbrücken?

The primary responsibility is to coordinate and control all financial matters and provide high-quality advice to the local management team and divisional management, ensuring the fulfillment of commercial targets.

What educational background is required for this position?

A Master’s degree in controlling, accounting, or a similar field is required.

How many employees will the Head of Controlling be managing?

The Head of Controlling will be responsible for leading, coaching, and developing a team of approximately 20 employees in the controlling department.

What experience is preferred for candidates applying for this role?

Candidates should have several years of relevant professional experience in plant controlling or finance, ideally within production plants.

Is knowledge of ERP systems necessary for this position?

Yes, knowledge of ERP systems, specifically SAP FI/CO, is required, along with experience in digitalization tools and solid PC skills.

Will the Head of Controlling be involved in negotiations with the works council?

Yes, the Head of Controlling will be a member of the plant management team and will be involved in negotiations with the works council within the scope of co-determination rights.

What are the language requirements for this position?

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both German and English are required, along with very good presentation skills.

How many employees are working at the Saarbrücken plant?

The Saarbrücken plant employs approximately 8,000 employees.

What type of financial reports will the Head of Controlling be responsible for?

The Head of Controlling will be responsible for forecasts, monthly financial statements, annual financial statements, and strategic and operational planning for the Saarbrücken plant.

How can interested candidates apply for this position?

Interested candidates can apply directly through the provided application process for the position of Head of Controlling Plant Saarbrücken.

A global partner for automotive players

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2024
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

ZF Foxconn Chassis Modules is a 50-50 joint venture between ZF Friedrichshafen AG and Foxconn (Hon Hai Technology Group), founded in 2024. With its 25 locations and 3,500 employees worldwide, the actual company stems from a former ZF product line and therefore can draw on almost 30 years of experience in the field of axle system assembly in a Just in Time/Just in Sequence (JIT/JIS) environment. ZFFCN ensures a global tailor-made full-service approach for the automotive industry by committing to agile project management and close customer proximity. The joint venture provides industrialization, supply chain management, supplier development and highly integrated assembly operations on global level.

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