Job Description
ECO3 is a leading global supplier of prepress systems to the printing industry. Commercial, newspaper and packaging printers rely on us for the most extensive range of integrated solutions, from printing plates and computer-to-plate systems over workflow and print management software to pressroom chemicals. Our solutions are designed to deliver higher productivity, lower costs and greener outcomes at every stage of the print process.
We are a company with a positive mindset and a ‘can do' attitude, continuously striving for excellence. ECO3 is headquartered in Belgium with production and research centers in Germany, Brazil, China, and Israel. We are commercially active worldwide through sales organizations and dealers in more than 30 countries.
You print. We care.
At this moment, we are looking for a Manager Finance Business Partners Production at our ECO3 production site in Wiesbaden, Germany.
The Manager Finance Business Partners Production serves as a bridge between finance and production and is responsible for ensuring that production activities are financially viable and cost-effective. He or she will lead the global production business partner team across our three main production sites in Germany, Brazil and China and will report to the Head of FP&A.
- Lead team of 6 production business partners. 3 directly in Germany and 3 with a matrix reporting line in Brazil and China
- Track and analyze production costs (e. g., raw materials, labor, overheads) and ensure they stay within budget
- Establish standardized production controlling across all global production site to ensure cross-site comparability of the production process
- Provide detailed cost breakdowns to help identify inefficiencies and opportunities for cost reduction
- Analyze variances between actual and budgeted production costs, offering explanations and corrective actions where needed
- Work with the production team to create accurate and realistic budgets and forecasts for production activities
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degrees (e. g., MBA) is a plus
- Minimum 7 years of experience in production management, supply chain, or a related field. Experience in a leadership or cross-functional role is highly valued
- Certifications like Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or PMP (Project Management Professional) are preferred
- Strong numeracy and IT literacy skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong ability to cooperate with different levels of people inside/outside the company
- Proactive
- Take ownership
- Analytical and decision-making skills, critical mind-set
- Willing to travel
- Fluent in English
- Advanced language skills in German
- You will be part of an enthusiastic, committed, and skilled team, striving for sustainability, efficiency, and customer centricity
- You will get the opportunity to develop your skills through continued learning and development
- You will join an open company culture that stimulates exchanging experience and ideas
- You will be working in a hybrid working environment