Plant Controller Operations – Manufacturing Plant (fixed-term maternity leave)
Exide Technologies ( is an internationally leading provider of innovative and sustainable battery storage solutions for automotive and industrial applications. With more than 135 years of experience, Exide has developed and globally marketed innovative batteries and systems, contributing to the energy transition and driving a cleaner future. Exide Technologies' culture and strategy are centred on recycling, sustainability, and environmental responsibility. The company has 11 manufacturing and 3 recycling facilities across Europe, ensuring resilience and a low CO2 footprint with a local supply chain. 6bn energy storage solutions and services to customers worldwide, every year.
Exide Technologies’ Automotive Division manufactures 12V batteries for all powertrain concepts, covering internal combustion over to full electrician and off-road vehicles. We offer lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries for light and commercial vehicles, motorcycles, boats and more. We serve the OEMs and the Aftermarket with our and our customer’s top brands.
For our Automotive division in Azuqueca de Henares (SPAIN) we are looking for a Fixed-Term Plant Controller (F/M/X/D) to replace a maternity leave (6-10 months contract).
Reporting to the Controlling Operations Manager for the Automotive division and working daily with the Azuqueca de Henares Plant Manager, the Plant Controller is accountable to provide true and proper information to support Management, KPI's and ensuring correct account and financial procedures. Work also as a strategic business partner on the management making decisions when needed from finance or controlling perspective.
Coordinate and validate all plant reports, plant financial closing, internal controls, fixed asset accounting, inventory management, savings initiatives, and cost calculations.
Analysis of facility results and deviations (quantity and value), KPI's, working capital in production area, R&D projects.
· Expense monitoring.
· Analysis of investment projects and control of pending projects and fixed assets.
· Participation in month-end procedure of accruals & analysis.
· Production issues & cost analysis.
· Production Analysis and cost impact (Manufacturing Result Forecast), daily meeting, stocks follow-up, efficiency.
· Budget transformation cost and budget fixed cost.
· Forecast accuracy on time report delivery and controlling report.
· Manufacturing monthly report.
· Inventory management.
· Coordination and report of financial aspect of Lean Manufacturing (Excellence Programmes, Six Sigma).
· Stock Take Management (Row Materials, Semi-manufacturing products, Finished products & Fixed Assets).
· To provide and coordinate financial information in the plant.
· Responsible for related accounting entries and review of plant related accounting financials.
· Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or Industrial Engineering and Management.
* Demonstrated experience analysing and developing costs of manufacturing and delivering of products.
* Demonstrated experience managing ERP in a manufacturing environment. Good knowledge in IT tools to establish and develop cost control and reporting (Oracle Fusion, Excel, Hyperion, Business Warehouse, Power BI...).
* At least 1 years of experience in manufacturing environments knowing the structure of manufacturing processes.
* At least 1 years of experience preparing budgets, monitoring monthly and forecasting.
* Experience in distribution logistics control will be a highly valued asset.
* English B2 level (fluent speaking). Additionally, French or Italian will be appreciated.
We offer you a challenging, responsible and varied job in a modern, fast-growing division within an international automotive company. You will benefit from exciting personal and professional development opportunities, additional corporate well-being initiatives, and several key benefits, including:
Free meals from Monday to Thursday
Working with us means being engaged and agile. Feel free to apply if you think you meet the criteria and are excited to join our project. Our energy: Together, we will be transforming the energy sector.
Exide is committed to sustainability and value creation, respecting the planet’s limits and fostering positive change for both the environment and people within the global energy storage system.