We are looking for an experienced Senior PC&L Manager (Production Controlling & Logistics) to join our automotive manufacturing organization. This strategic role combines financial controlling of production operations with logistics and supply chain performance management, acting as a key business partner to Plant Management, Operations, and Supply Chain teams.
The role is critical in ensuring cost efficiency, inventory optimization, operational transparency, and timely decision-making in a complex, high-volume manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Production Controlling
· Lead production cost controlling, including standard costing, variance analysis, and KPI monitoring.
· Prepare budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans for production and logistics functions.
· Analyze plant performance vs. budget, prior year, and targets; identify risks and improvement opportunities.
· Support month-end and year-end closing processes in line with IFRS / local GAAP.
· Drive cost optimization initiatives (material, labor, overheads, scrap, efficiency).
· Develop and maintain cost allocation models and product profitability analyses.
· Provide financial support for investment projects (CAPEX, business cases, ROI analysis).
Logistics & Supply Chain Controlling
· Oversee logistics and supply chain performance controlling: inventory, warehousing, transportation, and material flow.
· Monitor inventory levels, slow-moving and obsolete stock, and working capital KPIs.
· Support logistics optimization projects (layout, processes, supplier flows).
· Analyze logistics costs and efficiency across inbound, internal, and outbound logistics.
· Act as a finance business partner for Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
Business Partnership & Leadership
· Act as a trusted advisor to Plant Management, Operations, and Logistics leadership.
· Prepare management reports, dashboards, and ad-hoc analyses for decision-making.
· Coordinate with Shared Services, Finance, and IT teams (ERP, BI tools).
· Lead, mentor, and develop controlling teams (if applicable).
· Support audits and compliance requirements.
Requirements
Education & Experience
· Master’s degree in Finance, Controlling, Economics, or Engineering.
· Minimum 7–10 years of experience in controlling within automotive or industrial manufacturing.
· Proven experience in production controlling and logistics / supply chain controlling.
· Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, cost structures, and plant KPIs.
· Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and BI/reporting tools.
Skills & Competencies
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Ability to translate financial data into operational insights.
· Proactive, hands-on, and business-oriented mindset.
· Very good communication and stakeholder management skills.
· Fluency in English and German (additional languages are a plus).
· Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
What We Offer
· A key strategic role in a leading automotive manufacturing environment.
· Real influence on plant performance and business decisions.
· Competitive salary and benefits package.
· Opportunities for professional growth in an international organization.