Plant Controller

Location: Greater Zurich Area

Duration: 3-6 months (with potential for extension or permanent…

Location: Greater Zurich Area

Duration: 3-6 months (with potential for extension or permanent opportunity)

Start: Immediate / Short notice

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Interim Plant Controller to support a highly automated manufacturing site with approximately 200 employees. The facility specialises in the production of precision components and operates within an international matrix organisation.

This is a hands-on, operational role requiring on-site presence (3-4 days per week; no travel required). The successful candidate will take full ownership of plant controlling activities during a transitional period, ensuring continuity and stability across finance operations while supporting ongoing projects and the budget cycle.

The role offers exposure to a regional scope (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Bulgaria via a Shared Service Center) and the opportunity to work closely with the Finance Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the Plant Controlling function
• Support the ongoing budgeting and forecasting cycle, including planning and execution
• Provide operational performance analysis and actionable insights to support decision-making
• Lead weekly and monthly performance reviews, including variance analysis and reporting
• Act as the local point of contact for all controlling and accounting-related topics
• Partner closely with production, operations, and commercial teams in a matrix environment
• Drive Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) in collaboration with the Commercial Business Partner
• Manage and support project controlling activities, particularly related to a new production setup and facility construction
• Work closely with the Shared Service Center in Sofia to ensure smooth financial operations
• Act as a trusted advisor and sparring partner to site leadership, providing well-founded recommendations

Profile

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in controlling within a manufacturing environment; experience in facility/plant controlling is preferred
• Strong understanding of operational finance in a production setting
• Proven experience working in matrix organisations
• Hands-on, pragmatic approach with the ability to operate independently
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience with SAP is required; knowledge of any consolidation tool would be an advantage
• Fluent in German & English
• Ability to start immediately or at very short-notice
• CH/EU national or valid CH working permit

If you do not hear from us within two to three weeks, it is likely that we will not be progressing your application further on this occasion. However, please rest assured that we will retain your profile on file and will contact you should a suitable opportunity arise in the future.