Operations Controller - FP&A – Financial Planning & Analysis (m/f/d)

LAPP

Headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, LAPP is a leading supplier of integrated solutions and branded products in the field of cable and connection technology. The company's portfolio includes standard and highly flexible cables, industrial connectors and screw technology, customised system solutions, automation technology and robotics solutions for the intelligent factory of the future, as well as technical accessories. LAPP’s core market is in the industrial machinery and plant engineering sector.

The company was founded in 1959 and is still entirely family-owned today. According to preliminary figures, it generated a consolidated sales of slightly more than 1.8 billion euros in the 2023/24 financial year. LAPP employs around 5,800 people worldwide, manufactures at 21 international locations and is active in a total of over 80 countries worldwide.

Are you looking for an employer that offers both the exciting business world of a global technology company and the warm atmosphere of a family business? Then become part of LAPP!

Your tasks

• Responsible for the global operations controlling (production, supply chain) within the central controlling team (Global FP&A) of the Lapp Holding SE. Setup and development of a transparent and ongoing reporting, cost accounting and defined KPIs in collaboration with global functions and the functions within the operating units.
• SAP 4/HANA CO key user function especially for the area of production (plant controlling / product costing) including setup and training to build expert knowledge.
• Responsible for the global harmonization and process for product and production cost calculations.
• Controlling business partner for the global CTO; sparring partner for the local/regional functions to support with analyses and improvements of KPIs in the area of production and supply chain.
• Support the global planning and forecasting process including analyses.
• Support the monthly reporting of the Lapp Group (presentation to the Executive Board and Supervisory Board).
• Lead and collaborate with management on global FP&A projects.

Your profile

• University degree (diploma/master's degree) in business administration or industrial engineering with a focus on finance, production, or supply chain.
• Min. 5-7 years of experience in an international manufacturing company. Sound experience in plant/operations controlling and financial planning and analysis (FP&A).
• Very good IT skills (Excel, SAP & SAP 4/HANA, management information systems).
• Expert knowledge in creation of presentations.
• Very good knowledge of English, min. basic knowledge of German.
• Pronounced analytical skills and the strength to structure and implement complex tasks with pragmatism.
• You exhibit self-confidence and cross-cultural competence. You are a clear communicator and you pursue your goals with decisiveness and the willingness to perform.

Good reasons for LAPP

• Variety of tasks and responsibilities & plenty of scope for ideas.
• Value-based family business.
• Global player with flat hierarchies.
• Flexible working hours models.
• Social benefits and discounts such as job train ticket & private parcel acceptance.
• Personnel development, onboarding & individual support.
• Sports & health activities.

Contact

Lapp Holding SE · Oskar-Lapp-Street 2 · 70565 Stuttgart

We are happy to answer any questions you may have in advance.