Business Partner managing financials for the production site at KWS Seeds INC. Collaboration with production, supply chain, and finance teams to optimize operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
Act as a trusted financial advisor and sparring partner for production and maintenance teams.
Support the Team Lead Business Partners Finance & Controlling in steering and decision making processes.
Collect and analyze production costs, develop and maintain standard costs.
Conduct variance analyses (plan vs. actual vs. standard) and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Track material usage, scrap, and production waste.
Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including COGM calculations and detailed production planning.
Assist in operational forecasting and cost modelling.
Prepare WIP bookings and calculate COGS by crop for quarterly closings.
Contribute to KPI reporting and plant performance dashboards.
Support inventory management and ensure accurate reporting.
Collaborate with international production controlling colleagues to ensure alignment and governance.
Support standard cost reviews and cost roll-ups.
Requirements
Master’s degree in economics, business administration, agribusiness or comparable
Several years of experience in production or plant controlling, ideally in an international environment
Proficiency in SAP (CO, ML, CO-PA) and Excel, experience with BI tools is a plus
Fluency in English (written and spoken) is mandatory; knowledge of language in the region/countries to be covered a plus
Good analytical skills and hands-on approach to operational finance
Strong communication skills and the ability to work in cross-functional and international teams
Structured, self-motivated and self-organized individual
Able to drive goal achievements
Committed team player
Benefits
Health, dental, vision benefits
Pension plan
401k with match
Flexible paid-time-off (PTO)
Professional training and development opportunities
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