Plant Controller
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Plant Controller
gea· IT10 GEA Bakery Italia S.p.a.
About this role
The Industrial Controller is responsible for supporting the financial and operational performance of the manufacturing plant and project execution activities. The role ensures accurate cost controlling, profitability analysis, and performance monitoring in a project-based manufacturing environment within an international group structure.
The position acts as a key business partner for Operations, Production, Project Management, Procurement, and Finance, ensuring transparency on plant performance and project margins.
The position acts as a key business partner for Operations, Production, Project Management, Procurement, and Finance, ensuring transparency on plant performance and project margins.
Responsibilities / Tasks
- Support month end closing activities related to industrial accounting and project performance.
- Monitor inventory valuation and WIP.
- Ensure accurancy of product costing and contribution margin analysis.
- Monitor and analyze manufacturing costs, labor productivity and overhead absorption.
- Analyze monthly plan performance versus Budget, Forecast, Prior Year.
- Identify cost optimization opportunities and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Your Profile / Qualifications
- Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in Industrial Controlling or Plant Controlling or in Audit Company (Big4).
- Fluent English required.
- Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
- Knowledge of cost accounting and industrial finance processes is preferred. Experience in engineer-to-order (ETO) and project manufacturing is a plus.
- Experience in multinational companies is considered a strong advantage.
- Knowledge of BI tools (Power BI, etc.) is a plus.
Employment will be under the National Collective Labour Agreement for the Metalworking Industry (CCNL Metalmeccanico Industria), with job classification defined based on the candidate’s experience and skills.
The indicative salary range for the role is between 35 and 45 K gross annual income (RAL) and will be assessed based on experience, technical expertise, level of autonomy, and alignment with the relevant market.
The overall compensation package may include variable components and additional company benefits, which will be further discussed during the selection process.
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Where is the Plant Controller position at gea located?
This Plant Controller role at gea is based in Colognola ai Colli. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Plant Controller role at gea full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Plant Controller role in the IT10 GEA Bakery Italia S.p.a. department at gea.
Which team or department does the Plant Controller at gea belong to?
This Plant Controller position is part of the IT10 GEA Bakery Italia S.p.a. department at gea. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Plant Controller job at gea posted?
This Plant Controller position at gea was posted on Sep 29, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Plant Controller
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