Plant Controller

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 within 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 and our 41,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites 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 now looking to recruit Plant Controller in Surdulica plant reporting to Plant Manager.
Can you say ‘yes’?
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• Do you treat your colleagues with respect?
• Do you always have the customer in mind?
• Do you act with future generations in mind?
• Do you have a proven track record of delivering results?
• Do you like to seek out opportunities to grow and develop?
What you’ll be doing:
The main responsibility of Plant Controller is collection, control, consolidation and analysis of financial statements of the plant.
- Calculation and analysis of production results
- Preparation and analysis of monthly reports - MFG reports and detailed analysis of deviations from the budget, target and previous year
- Detailed tracking of costs by cost element and cost center
- Cost allocation to production and service cost centers
- Collect and consolidate data for budgeting and forecasting
- Calculate production costs and standard price on annual basis
- Monitoring, maintaining, and recording intercompany prices
- Identifying and posting the difference in the price of materials
- Monitoring CAPEX
- Cost reservation
- Inventory control
- Activation, disposal or write-off of fixed assets
- Cooperation with audit companies in the area of calculating production cost, inventory, investments and fixed assets
- Entering, updating, and tracking product data in SAP
What we’d love for you to have:
- Fluent in Serbian and English
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Superior organizational skills, independence and work initiative
- Accuracy in performing activities
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.
If you have experience in the following areas – this is an added advantage:
- Experience in SAP
- Experience in manufacturing industry
What we offer:
We offer international experience and professional development, with competitive earnings and benefits and hybrid working regime after probation period. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion 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.
Applications can be submitted until April 30, 2025.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Department
- Production
- Locations
- Surdulica plant (Belo polje)
- Remote status
- Hybrid
Surdulica plant (Belo polje)
Workplace & Culture
Knauf employees play a large part in the success of the company. Their performance, competence and motivation are based on the implementation of the Knauf values of entrepreneurial spirit, dedication, partnership and humanity in the course of their daily work. Individual performances make a contribution to our joint success as a team. This is the basis for further growth of the Knauf Group.
About Knauf Insulation Eastern 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.
Plant Controller
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