Controller for plant operations

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Job Description: Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Operations Controller to join our Controlling Team. In this key role, you will partner closely with manufacturing operations, providing financial insight and analysis to drive performance and informed decision-making. Responsibilities include overseeing cost analysis, inventory reporting, standard costing, and manufacturing variance analysis, while serving as a trusted business partner.

Tasks Summary & Responsibilities

• Analyze plant performance, including material usage variance, purchase price variance, scrap, productivity, inventory, etc.
• Support annual budget and rolling forecasts activities
• Prepare clear financial commentary, bridges, and management summaries that explain key drivers, risks, opportunities, and required actions
• Support monthly closing activities, including variance analysis
• Monitor inventory, WIP, reserves
• Drive reporting automation, standardization, and process improvement using Excel, Power Query, PowerBI, SAP, or similar tools

Ideal Background

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Fluent English language skills
• 5+ years of experience in finance, controlling, FP&A, or plant operations finance; manufacturing experience is strongly preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; practical experience with SAP FI/CO or other ERP system
• Good understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, inventory, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close processes
• Strong in analytical approach

Competencies

• Problem-solver, action-oriented, and able to prioritize in a dynamic environment
• Proactive problem solver with continuous improvement mindset and strong ownership.
• Demonstrates TE core values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, and Teamwork

Advantages

• Experience with Power BI, Power Query, Copilot, or other reporting automation tools.

What We Offer

• Annual bonus based on performance in addition to your base salary
• Fixed 13th-month salary
• SZÉP Card benefit
• 1 hot meal per day at a subsidized rate of HUF 350 per lunch
• Free company shuttle buses from locations within a 40 km radius of Esztergom, or mileage reimbursement (net HUF 33/km)
• Employee discounts at local shops and restaurants and other partners
• Back-to-school support, gift packages, employee programs, and free on-site gym access
• A variety of team-building and social events, including Family Day, travel opportunities, and free theatre visits

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.