Cost Controller

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OPmobility is a world-leading provider of innovative solutions for a unique, safer, and more sustainable mobility experience. Innovation-driven since its creation, the Group develops and produces intelligent exterior systems, customized complex modules, lighting systems, clean energy systems, and electrification solutions for all mobility companies. With a €11.6 billion economic revenue in 2024, a global network of 150 plants and 40 R&D centers, OPmobility relies on its 38,900 employees to meet the challenges of transforming mobility.

Our ambition? Provide automakers with cutting-edge equipment and solutions to develop tomorrow’s clean and connected car.

The position of Plant Cost Controller is offered as a permanent contract, based in our Measham plant, in UK within the Exterior.

Mission:

• Track and analyze product profitability within budget targets.
• Propose and implement corrective action plans and improvement projects.
• Follow up on main plant indicators (IPI and production KPIs).
• Monitor daily plant key indicators: Sales, Production, Scrap, and Direct Labor Efficiency.
• Support monthly closing processes, including sales and material margin variance analyses vs. budget and forecast.
• Ensure accurate preparation of Budget and Strat Plan in collaboration with the Plant Controller.
• Maintain costing accuracy (BOM, routines, hourly rates) and prepare annual hourly overhead rates.
• Monitor and ensure stock level accuracy (IPI responsibility).
• Participate in the improvement of controlling procedures and internal controls.
• Influence Plant Controller and Management Team to prioritize corrective actions on key variances.
• Provide financial support to the plant management team for action plans related to internal audits, annual stock counts, and dedicated workgroups.

Requirements:

• Professional accounting qualification or working towards it.
• At least 3 years of experience in cost controlling within an industrial environment.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP, and HFM.
• Strong analytical and data synthesis skills with a high level of accuracy.
• Proactive, resourceful, and focused on achieving results.
• Effective communicator, able to positively influence and collaborate with cross-functional and multicultural teams.
• Strong client orientation and commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

As a responsible company, OPmobility pays particular attention to diversity and equality within its teams and is committed to treating all job applications equally.