Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standard profiles, to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries.
As an Operations Controller (m/f/d), you will play a pivotal role at one of our key production sites. In this high-impact role, you act as a trusted business partner to plant leadership, drive transparency in financial and operational performance, and significantly contribute to steering the site’s success.
Your Responsibilities:
• Act as a key business partner to plant management and contribute to the financial steering and performance of the site.
• Conduct detailed variance analyses, derive actionable recommendations, and support both plant and departmental leadership in strategic and operational decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with central corporate finance and accounting teams as an active member of the controlling function.
• Manage the monthly site reporting, including P&L, Net Operating Capital, and Cash Flow, as well as group reporting responsibilities.
• Prepare investment calculations (Capex), profitability analyses, and ad-hoc evaluations, and follow through on their implementation.
• Identify cost drivers and support Lean and efficiency initiatives.
• Develop and evaluate forecasts, budgets, and multi-year plans for both financial and operational KPIs.
• Drive process optimization and further development of automation and controlling methodologies.
• Lead and contribute to independent projects within Hydro Building Systems, including cross-regional initiatives.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.
Your Profile:
• Degree in Business Administration with a focus on Controlling, Finance, Accounting or similar qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in controlling or finance, ideally within an international manufacturing environment.
• Excellent Excel skills and strong experience with digital tools such as Power BI.
• Experience with SAP R/3 or S/4HANA FI/CO and HFM is a plus.
• Fluent German and confident English communication skills, both spoken and written.
• Curious, analytical, structured way of working with a strong hands-on mentality and willingness to support colleagues.
• Willingness for regular and increased on-site presence in the press plant to ensure close collaboration with production and plant leadership.
At Hydro, we believe diversity makes us stronger. We welcome diverse experiences and perspectives, and invite all qualified candidates to apply. We review every application fairly and strive to provide equal opportunities for everyone to grow and succeed.
Apply before: 30/04/2026
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