Central Operation Controller
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Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role in the Controlling team of Knauf Insulation could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us. As a Group, we are a global manufacturer of construction materials, with +41,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites, and we provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.
Knauf Insulation is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. We have a 40-year heritage in manufacturing insulation and have big plans for the future. Our global reach in 40 countries continues to grow and we are looking for passionate, ambitious people to join our 6000-strong team and help us achieve our goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world. We are recruiting a Central Operation Controller for KI (Knauf Insulation). This position reports hierarchically to the Operative Controlling Manager, based in the Visé offices in Belgium.
Potential start-up date: around December 2024 - beginning of January 2025.
Can you say ‘yes’?...
- Based on your experience and your background, do you feel able to analyse data, track it, understand it, identify gaps and come up with ideas for improvement?
- As well as your technical skills, would you describe yourself as someone who appreciates communication, exchange and presentation? Do you enjoy working with people and being part of a team?
- Are you looking for a long-term career where you can develop and grow every day? Are you motivated and committed to your work?
Knauf Insulation is seeking a Central Operation Controller to join its Central Controlling Team located at Knauf Insulation’s headquarters, Visé (Belgium), defining central strategy and supporting Knauf Insulation Regions. As part of this opportunity, you will also have the opportunity to travel up to 10% of your time within the EMEA regions.
The team consists of around 20 people who are trusted partners in ensuring transparency of business results, performance, financial processes and strategy. It supports the management process of planning and monitoring targets and assists KI's regions and plants in their monitoring activities.
What you’ll be doing:
- Provide technical support during monthly closures and understand production costs.
- Create monthly internal reports and analysis and develop automatic solutions;
- Develop monthly reports further and ensure data accuracy between different reporting systems. Be able to identify root causes problems and develop solutions;
- Monitor performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance;
- Analyze current and past trends in expenses for the Knauf Insulation EMEA division;
- Coordinate and organize the production budget process, check completeness and coherence of data and timing and prepare overviews for the management;
- Ad-Hoc Reporting and Analysis;
- Ad hoc help and assistance for all KI Controllers;
- Supporting Management Team and Departments heads with in-depth analysis;
- Analyze complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision making purposes;
- And last but not least, bring your good mood to the team!
What we’d love for you to have:
We are interested in you as a person; your attitude, behaviors and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you.
We're also looking for someone who knows how to communicate and interact easily and who can adapt to their interlocutors. Someone who likes precision in data analysis and can bring a personal, creative touch to his or her approach. And above all, a Team Player!
If you have experience in the following areas – this is an added advantage:
- Master’s degree in Finance or comparable;
- Few years of experience in similar role or equivalent by experience;
- Excellent MS Excel and PowerPoint skills. Experience in databases and SAP FI/CO is a plus;
- Experience in Tableau or any other visual analytics platforms a plus;
- Fluent in English. German and/or French, although not mandatory, a distinct asset.
- Excellent reporting skills needed (handling data bases, building up reports and overviews, analyze results in a meaningful way…). Ability to think strategically, independently structure, analyze, and synthesize findings / dynamic inputs and develop innovative solutions within an entrepreneurial, fast changing environment;
- You have a good understanding of Finance and Accounting principles, processes & structures and a strong financial statement analysis capability;
We will provide:
As this is a central, international position, the package and associated benefits will be those of the contract's host country. Our common criterion was to build a comprehensive salary package that stands out in the market.
On top of that, a dedicated time for personal development and potential for leadership training will be provided.
What happens next?
We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process - so we have committed to replying to your application within five working days.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion (D&I) reinforces our Knauf Insulation values of Making Tomorrow a Home for all of us. We are committed to creating a workplace where we all can thrive, whoever we are, and inspiring a culture of inclusion and innovation that will drive future business success. We do our best to make sure being at work feels like home. To learn more about our business and culture go here (Our values (knaufinsulation.com))
If there are any other ways that you need to receive this job information, please contact us on camille.gruslin@knaufinsulation.com
- Department
- Finance & Controlling
- Locations
- HQ - Visé, Belgium
HQ - Visé, Belgium
We’re passionate about developing our people
At Knauf Insulation your career is a journey through one or multiple roles that you hold within the company. Progression is not just about promotion, it is about building capability and experience. There are several different ways to progress within Knauf Insulation and we are proud to see a high number of our employees who have moved between teams, departments and even countries. Working for a global market leading organisation, the limits really are endless.
About Knauf Insulation Western Europe
Knauf Insulation is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of insulation products and solutions. With more than 40 years of experience in the industry, we represent one of the fastest growing and most respected names in insulation worldwide.
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