Would you like to bring your energy to the Arteche Group? We're looking for an Operations Finance Controller to serve as the finance business partner for the operations organization, ensuring robust plant controlling, transparent product and conversion costs, disciplined management of working capital and capital expenditure, and reliable financial information for operational decision?floor performance into financial impact and drives fact?based actions to improve cost, productivity, inventory and profitability. We are a technology company at the forefront of the electricity sector, a pioneer in innovation within a culture based on Proximity, Confidence, Perseverance, Commitment—our core values. quality energy. Drive data quality, reporting automation and common KPI definitions across Finance and Operations, ensuring consistent implementation and traceability across plants Coordinate operations budget and rolling forecast for manufacturing costs, headcount, productivity, inventory and capital expenditure. Provide financial business partnering to Operations in supporting footprint, production balance and make/buy decision making Drive consistent improvement in quality of relevant data such as standard costs, routings and labor standards. In cooperation with plant controllers and in an overall consolidation role: Own monthly operations performance reporting and explanation of actuals versus budget, forecast and prior period, linking financial deviations to operational drivers. Maintain and challenge product costing assumptions, routings, bills of material, labor rates and overhead rates together with Operations, Industrial Engineering and Supply Chain. Own overall area CAPEX financial governance: business case preparation, approval support, project spend monitoring,
capitalization readiness and post?investment performance review. Ensure sound internal controls across manufacturing finance processes and support internal/external audit requirements and group?finance closing standards. Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or Engineering. Engineering background with strong finance experience might be the better fit. Hands?on controlling experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment, ideally with responsibility for plant/product costing and operational performance. Solid understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting, budgeting/forecasting, management reporting and investment analysis. Five or more years of finance or controlling experience, including at least three years supporting a manufacturing plant or industrial operations. Experience working in a multinational, matrix organisation and collaborating with international plants, shared services and group functions. Experience supporting industrialisation, make?or?buy decisions, footprint optimisation, transfer pricing or investment projects is an advantage. Advanced Excel skills and practical ERP experience. SAP is strongly preferred for an Arteche?experience with Qlik or Power BI is valuable. Professional English for an international environment Ownership, reliability and delivery against closing and planning deadlines. Continuous?improvement and digital mindset, with emphasis on simplification and automation. A positive work environment and opportunities for professional development. Adaptable hours and other benefits to help you balance work and personal life. Ongoing learning and training. If you want to be part of a prestigious brand with a strong international presence, demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team and take the initiative to drive projects forward, and adapt to change, don't hesitate—
📌 Plant Finance Controller (Álava)
🏢 Arteche
📍 Álava