OPERATIONS FINANCE DIRECTOR

Job Description : OPERATIONS FINANCE DIRECTOR GERMANY Open to International candidates Become part of an internationally operating food manufacturer based in Ansbach, Germany, that stands for the highest quality standards, sustainable production, and continuous innovation. Our client operates in several European markets and combines traditional food expertise with modern production and management structures. offers you a responsible leadership position with considerable scope for shaping the future and direct collaboration with senior management and international stakeholders. In addition to the strategic development of the finance organization, the focus will be on leading, developing, and promoting your finance team. You will benefit from clear structures, short decision-making processes, and an open corporate culture. Modern systems, international perspectives, and attractive career development opportunities complete the offer. Alignment of financial strategies with production, logistics and capacity targets in close cooperation with operational management. Financial management of long-term operational planning through the evaluation of investments, validation of business cases, and tracking of ROI. Monitoring of production costs across multiple plants through transparent cost accounting, standard costs and variance analyses. Control of the cost of goods sold (COGS) per tonne through productivity improvement, waste reduction, mix optimization and complexity reduction. Collaboration with purchasing to optimize material costs, including hedging strategies and potential savings. Management of the annual budget process and rolling forecasts, including root cause analyses and measures for performance improvement. Responsibility for inventory valuation including DIO, obsolescence management and working capital metrics in collaboration with S&OP. Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal controls through inventory checks and stocktaking. Preparation and presentation of clear financial reports for company management. Promoting accountability and continuous improvement through CI and automation projects, as well as effective stakeholder communication. Master's degree or equivalent qualification (MBA preferred) in finance or accounting. Professional qualification in accounting (e.g., controlling, auditor, CIMA). 10-12 years of experience in Finance/Controlling, including at least 5 years in Operations Finance in an FMCG or manufacturing environment. Proven experience in managing multi-site production environments with strong cost accounting expertise. Excellent knowledge of ERP systems and financial analysis tools. Experience with Lean or Six Sigma methods. Ability to influence cross-functional teams through clear communication.hussein.aldjaizani@robertwalters.com

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