Business Controller – International Manufacturing Industry 🌍Your new companyHays is partnering with a leading global player in the high‑tech manufacturing industry to recruit an FP&A Analyst/Business Controller. Our client, an international organization active in advanced industrial technology, develops innovative solutions used in sectors such as energy‑efficient glass, consumer electronics, solar applications and industrial machinery. With production sites in the US, Europe and Asia, the company employs several hundred people and operates in a fast‑growing, technology‑driven market.The culture can be described as international, collaborative, and innovation‑focused. Employees work closely across functions and regions, embracing continuous improvement, analytical thinking and technical excellence.Your new roleAs Business Controller, you provide high‑quality financial insights to support strategic decisions across the group. You work closely with leadership teams in different regions and functions, contributing to stronger cost control, profitability analysis and data-driven planning.Your responsibilities include:Managing and improving cost accounting across multiple sites, ensuring accurate standard costing and analyzing manufacturing structuresProviding insight into margins and product profitability, including variance analysis and margin reviewsDelivering monthly performance analyses across business units: actuals, budget, forecast, prior‑year comparisonsHighlighting trends, risks and opportunities, providing clear insights for managementConducting analyses on pricing, capacity, product mix and working capital to support strategic decision-makingDeveloping dashboards, KPIs and Power BI reports to harmonize reporting across sitesSupporting budgeting, forecasting and long‑range planning, ensuring inputs align with strategic assumptionsContributing to improvement projects such as M&A analyses, transfer pricing, sourcing optimization and cost accounting enhancementsThis is a key function for an experienced finance professional who enjoys combining analytical depth with a strong business partnering mindset.Your profileTo succeed in this role, you bring:A bachelor’s or master’s degree in financeAt least 10 years of relevant experience in FP&A, controlling or a similar finance function, ideally in an international manufacturing or engineering environmentStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insightsProficiency in Excel, ERP systems and experience building dashboards in Power BI (must)The ability to balance operational detail with a strategic helicopter viewExcellent planning and organizational skills, especially in a fast‑moving contextA plus: experience with consolidation systems, IFRS or knowledge of MandarinWillingness to travel internationally around 20–25% of the time ✈️What you’ll get in returnThe company offers:A dynamic and international work environment focused on innovation and collaborationA competitive salary (up to €6700 gross/ month) complemented by an attractive package (bonus plan, company car, meal vouchers, …)Structured onboarding, training opportunities and a mentorship programAdditional advantages such as team events, afterwork activities and an accessible location20 standard vacation days plus 12 additional compensation daysWhat you need to do nowAre you ready to take the next step in your FP&A career? Apply online or contact Esther Dipita for more information (esther.dipita@hays.com – 0470191261). We will guide you through the recruitment process and share all details confidentially.