The Production Controller is responsible for overseeing and driving all financial controlling activities related to manufacturing operations. The role ensures accurate product cost calculation (plan vs. actual), monitors production performance, supports the order-to-cash process from a controlling perspective, and acts as a business partner to plant management to improve operational and financial efficiency.
This position requires strong hands-on experience in production controlling within a manufacturing environment, beyond traditional accounting responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Production & Cost Controlling
Perform standard cost calculations and maintain product cost structures (BOMs, routings, overhead rates).
Analyze plan vs. actual production costs (material, labor, overhead).
Monitor and explain production variances (price, quantity, efficiency, scrap, yield).
Analyze WIP (Work in Progress) and ensure accurate valuation.
Support inventory valuation and perform periodic stock analysis.
Participate in monthly closing activities related to production controlling.
2. Budgeting & Forecasting (Plant Level)
Prepare annual budgets and rolling forecasts for production costs.
Monitor CAPEX related to production and ensure alignment with budget and investment approvals.
Track and analyze fixed vs. variable production costs.
Support business case preparation for investments and efficiency projects.
3. Order-to-Cash Controlling
Monitor financial impact across the full order-to-cash cycle.
Ensure correct margin calculation per product/customer.
Analyze profitability by product line, customer, and production batch.
Identify deviations impacting revenue recognition and margins.
4. Operational Business Partnering
Act as financial partner to Plant Manager and Production teams.
Provide regular KPIs and performance reports (OEE impact, cost per unit, productivity, scrap rates).
Drive cost optimization initiatives and efficiency improvements.
Support decision-making through financial simulations and scenario analysis.
5. Reporting & Compliance
Ensure accuracy of production-related financial data in ERP.
Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
Support internal and external audits related to inventory and production costing.
Ensure alignment between controlling and accounting.