Deputy Controlling Manager

Salary: $125,000 - $145,000 Ready to step into a high-impact finance leadership role with direct CFO exposure? This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on manufacturing finance professional to broaden their influence across operations, cost accounting, inventory management, and strategic decision-making. Why This Opportunity Stands Out: Direct partnership with the CFO and senior leadership team Opportunity to serve as the second-in-command within the controlling function High visibility across Production, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Operations Broad scope covering FP&A, cost accounting, inventory management, and financial reporting Ability to influence key business decisions through data-driven financial insights Leadership opportunity with responsibility for supporting and guiding the controlling team Exposure to a manufacturing environment where finance plays a critical role in operational performance Opportunity to drive process improvements, strengthen controls, and enhance reporting capabilities Stable leadership track with succession and advancement potential Strategic role that combines financial expertise with operational partnership Key Responsibilities for the Deputy Controlling Manager: Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes Analyze financial results, cost performance, and operational trends to provide actionable recommendations Monitor inventory, raw materials, working capital, and excess/obsolete inventory performance Prepare and review management reporting, variance analysis, and financial presentations Support internal controls, audit activities, and financial compliance initiatives Act on behalf of the Controlling Manager when delegated and assist with leadership of the controlling function Qualifications for the Deputy Controlling Manager: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field 5+ years of progressive experience in controlling, finance, cost accounting, or manufacturing finance Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, management reporting, and cost accounting ERP experience required; SAP or similar systems preferred