Job Requirements Why work for us? Alkegen brings together two of the worldu2019s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, weu2019re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. With over 60 manufacturing facilities and a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industryu2019s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways. Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, weu2019re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us! Job requirements The Plant Controller will report to the IF FP&A team, Regional Controller Europe & Canada on a u2018dotted lineu2019 basis and will be managing a Finance team at Alkegen Fulda. The Individual will be working in a fast-paced environment, and with larger business operations organization (e.g. Operations, Finance & Accounting SSC, FP&A, Legal, Treasury, Tax, etc). Responsibilities: Finance Planning & Analysis Finance partner to the site Operations team: Contribute to improving the competitiveness of our manufacturing through: Influencing change, generating and confirming opportunities from Ad-hoc analysis, benchmark and trend analysis. Continuously challenging the team towards being more efficient and saving costs. Tracking performance and achievement. Being forward-looking and bringing visibility on future performance. Raising issues in a timely manner and proposing solutions. Identifying opportunities to drive profitability and make recommendations to the leadership team. Performing ROI when needed. Analysis of site performance: Able to clearly communicate a cohesive and concise story on drivers behind financial data and potential implications on future results through: Improving current reporting & data to further drive stability, insight, and knowledge of site performance Implementing the monthly plant reporting package that bridges financial results to prior year and plan. Analyzing the monthly manufacturing variance to Standards and communicate results. Participating in setting up the Companyu2019s KPIs (including Operations KPI - utilization, Downtime, Yield, Claims, Safetyu2026) and owning them. Focusing on cost savings and tracking achievement in coordination with the Operations Team (Includes savings from Operations, WCM, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain and SG&A). Budgeting and forecasting: Develop and maintain the annual budget, forecasts, and financial strategic plans (5 years) that incorporate strategic business objectives and appropriate assumptions for functional areas in scope: Set up the Operations Budget and rolling Forecast process (animate the process on site and communicate assumptions). Prepare the weekly forecast. Make sure standard costs are properly calculated and maintained. Accounting: Plant Financial Management Oversee Local and US GAAP TB, Working Capital and Cash Management Interface with Shared Service Centers - ensure timely and accurate closing. Ensure accurate recording of transactions with a focus on Inventory & Fixed Assets. Enforce Companiesu2019 policies and standard operating procedures Controllership: Manage, develop, train, coach, and evaluate the members of the finance team Ensure compliance with local regulation, corporate policies and procedures, and US GAAP Monitor Account Reconciliations Documents and Open Items Tracking Document and maintain adequate and effective internal control environment (SOX Compliant) Analyze and manage capital projects to ensure correct and accurate accounting classification of all expenditures and documents, providing timely, thorough evaluation of all CARs (capital expenditures). Support automation, harmonization and standardization projects. Support the Director, Regional Controller & National Controller with all Audit activities, tax and consolidation requirements. Other: Must adhere to all company and location policies and safety rules Must be able to work extended hours when required All other duties as assigned Required Qualifications / Experience: Masteru2019s degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration. 10 years of experience, with at least 5 years of supervisory experience in the accounting or finance environment. Advanced knowledge of Accounting related legislation, regulations, and reporting procedures. knowledge of US GAAP. Fluent in German/English. Good communication skills. Experienced with Matrix Organizations and multinational companies. High level of commitment and flexibility. Must demonstrate strong leadership skills. A high level of organizational skills plus being very detailed oriented are critical for this position. Demonstration of innovation and initiative u2013 always looking at improving our processes and displaying a willingness to dive into the details and help wherever necessary. Proficient in use of MS Office products. Experienced handling of an ERP system. (Experience with Navision is an advantage). Independent, structured, and team-oriented way of working. Experience in SOX 404 Compliance is an advantage. If you are interested in being part of a world class function here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you. At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people u2013 ALL PEOPLE u2013 breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation, and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, colour, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteranu2019s status, or any other protected class.