Job Purpose • An experienced Industrial / Plant Controller with a strong financial and operational background in manufacturing environments. • This role requires deep expertise in standard costing, variance analysis, and SAP S/4HANA, as well as the ability to partner closely with operations to drive cost transparency and performance improvement. • The role requires a great deal of autonomy. The need to be detail-oriented, and an effective communicator at all levels of the organization.Key Responsibilities • Own and manage the full standard costing framework for the plant, ensuring methodology consistency and cost accuracy. • Analyse manufacturing and COGS variances, provide clear root-cause explanations, and support corrective action planning. • Lead financial planning processes for the site, including annual budget development and rolling forecasts. • Perform budget control and actual vs. budget analysis, delivering meaningful insights to plant leadership. • Prepare financial reports and ad-hoc performance analysis to support decision making. • Act as a strategic partner to operations, supply chain, and corporate finance teams, enabling informed and timely decision-making. • Continuously review and improve cost controlling processes, identifying efficiency and accuracy enhancements.Required EducationRequired Skills and Experience • 5-8 years of experience in Industrial / Plant Controlling or Manufacturing Finance. • Proficiency in SAP S/4HANA, specifically in cost controlling modulesTechnical Competencies • In-depth knowledge of standard costing, COGS, and production cost flow logic. • Experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences sector is considered a significant advantage.Required Behaviours and Competencies • Strong analytical mindset, excellent Excel skills, rigorous attention to detail • Self-starter with the ability to work independently and drive initiatives forward. • Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining financial topics to non-finance stakeholders. • Naturally curious, eager to learn, and proactive in seeking improvements.Required Languages Written and spoken EnglishTravel required in % 10% Recordati Industria Chimica