About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>The Impact You'll Make</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <div> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">We are looking for a highly analytical and motivated Finance & Manufacturing Cost Controlling Apprentice to support strategic initiatives aimed at improving manufacturing cost transparency, reporting capabilities, and financial performance across our global production network.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">In this role, you will work closely with manufacturing finance leaders and plant controllers across multiple regions to harmonize cost calculation methodologies, develop advanced reporting solutions, and leverage data analytics to drive performance improvements. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to manufacturing finance, cost controlling, digital transformation, and AI-enabled reporting in a global industrial environment.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:white">#LI-AG1</span></p> </div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What You’ll Be Doing</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <div> <h3>1. Support Harmonization of Cost Data and Reporting Standards</h3> <ul> <li>Assist in harmonizing production cost calculation methodologies across different manufacturing sites.</li> <li>Analyze existing costing principles and identify inconsistencies between plants.</li> <li>Develop recommendations to standardize cost allocation and calculation practices.</li> <li>Collaborate with site controllers to implement agreed changes within the 2027 Standard Cost Calculation process.</li> <li>Support the design and enhancement of dashboards, reporting templates, and financial performance reporting tools.<br><br></li> </ul> <h3>2. Drive Manufacturing Cost Performance Through Data Analytics</h3> <ul> <li>Establish a monthly production cost tracking process for manufacturing sites in Brazil, Mexico, and the Czech Republic.</li> <li>Analyze cost variances and identify the key drivers behind cost fluctuations.</li> <li>Deliver data-driven insights and recommendations to improve manufacturing efficiency and profitability.</li> <li>Develop benchmarking analyses across production sites to identify best practices, synergies, and cost optimization opportunities.</li> <li>Present findings and recommendations to finance and operational stakeholders.<br><br></li> </ul> <h3>3. Contribute to the Development of the Divisional Reporting Ecosystem</h3> <ul> <li>Support the creation and maintenance of Databricks databases enabling AI-generated analyses and automated reporting.</li> <li>Contribute to the development of digital reporting solutions for monthly business reviews and plant controlling activities.</li> <li>Participate in projects related to: <ul> <li>Fixed Expenses Tracking</li> <li>CAPEX Monitoring and Reporting</li> <li>Manufacturing KPI Development</li> <li>AI-driven Finance Analytics</li> </ul> </li> <li>Help improve reporting automation, data quality, and self-service analytics capabilities within the division.<br><br></li> </ul> </div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What We're Looking For</b></H2> </div><div><div> <h3><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Education</span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Finance, Controlling, or a related field.</span><br><br></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Technical Skills</span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Experience with data visualization and analytics tools such as Power BI, Databricks, Tableau, or similar platforms.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Interest in AI-driven reporting, business intelligence, and digital finance transformation.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Knowledge of manufacturing finance, cost accounting, or controlling is considered a strong advantage.</span><br><br></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills</span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Strong analytical mindset with the ability to work with large and complex datasets.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Ability to identify cost drivers, challenge assumptions, and translate data into actionable business recommendations.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Attention to detail combined with the ability to understand the broader business context.</span><br><br></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Communication & Collaboration</span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Ability to collaborate effectively with plant controllers and business stakeholders across different countries and cultures.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Comfortable presenting analyses, insights, and recommendations to a diverse audience.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Strong relationship-building and teamwork capabilities.</span><br><br></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Personal Attributes</span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Proactive, curious, and eager to learn.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Results-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Continuous improvement mindset with a passion for leveraging data to drive business performance.</span></li> </ul> </div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What You'll Get from Us</b></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <div> <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Exposure to high-impact projects with direct business value.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Hands-on experience in manufacturing finance, cost controlling, performance management, and financial reporting.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Opportunity to work alongside experienced finance professionals within a global organization.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Practical experience with advanced analytics, Databricks, AI-enabled reporting, and digital finance transformation initiatives.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Development of both technical and interpersonal skills that provide a strong foundation for a successful career in Finance and Controlling.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">International exposure through collaboration with manufacturing sites and stakeholders across multiple regions.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Join us and contribute to shaping the future of manufacturing finance through data, analytics, and continuous improvement.</strong></span></p> </div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Ready to Make a Difference?</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt">If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <hr> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt">All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.</span></p></div></div></div>