Head of Plant Controlling (VCK)

Let's introduce ourselves

You will be part of our Production Controlling organization, a modern, data driven financial function supporting our global manufacturing footprint. In Košice, Production Controlling plays a central role in ensuring that operational and strategic decisions are backed by strong financial governance, robust insights, and an in depth understanding of the plant’s realities. 

As we continue to expand our manufacturing footprint, we are looking for a strong and inspiring Head of Plant Controlling for our newly established factory in Košice and act as an active member of the Plant Management Team.

What you'll do

As Head of Plant Controlling, you will play a pivotal role in steering the plant toward its operational and financial targets. You will:

• Lead and develop the plant controlling team, ensuring high professional standards and strong collaboration.
• Drive the financial agenda for the plant, covering operating expenditure (OPEX), capital expenditure (CAPEX), and working capital.
• Partner closely with the plant management team to challenge assumptions, steer decisions, and ensure delivery on financial targets.
• Oversee internal control, financial reporting, consolidation and production related controlling activities.
• Identify risks and opportunities, proactively propose actions, and support efficient, data driven decision making.
• Collaborate with global manufacturing control teams, central functions, and finance colleagues across other sites.
• Drive continuous improvement, digitalization, and efficiency in controlling processes.
• Act as a people leader, ensuring capability development, engagement, and a culture of transparency and integrity.

What you'll bring

We are looking for an ambitious, collaborative, and business minded finance professional with a strong drive to make a difference. You should bring:

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in Finance, Controlling, or a related discipline within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex data into clear insights.
• Experience in SAP and accounting principles.
• Solid understanding of local regulations and statutory requirements.
• University degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or equivalent.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Competencies

• Holistic mindset and ability to see the “big picture”.
• Strong business acumen with an understanding of P&L, balance sheet and cash flow impacts.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to “tell the story” behind the numbers.
• Confidence to challenge, influence and drive decisions.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a genuine passion for people development.
• High integrity, energy, and a proactive approach to change and continuous improvement.

Compensation Data

Base Monthly Salary (Gross) for this position starts from 3.900 EUR. 

* The salary amount represents the minimum guaranteed amount of the basic salary component applicable to the job. Final salary is negotiable and will be adjusted in accordance with seniority level and previous experience of candidate. 
  
Additional benefits: 

• Summer & Winter Pay; 
• Annual Volvo Bonus depending on performance and company's financial results; 
• Company car with a monthly fuel benefit; 
• Contribution for Supplementary Pension Savings (lll. Pillar); 
• Cafeteria Benefit Program; 
• Contribution for meals exceeding legal requirements; 
• Compensation for dioptric glasses & contact lenses beyond the legal requirements; 
• Life insurance for cases of loss of life, disability, work injury; 
• Flexible working hours.