Factory Controller (m/f/d)
At a glance
Mid-level Accounting role at ZF. Belgrad.
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What you'll do
- Run the plant’s monthly close, budget and forecast cycles, then explain financial movements and propose fixes
- Track plant measures such as labor efficiency, scrap, inventory and overhead to clarify profitability and cost trends
- Advise the Plant Manager and operations leaders with financial analysis, and assess investments and business cases
- Find savings and improve cost control, inventory levels, working capital, product costing and manufacturing allocations
- Prepare management reports, support audits and uphold finance controls while contributing to digital and process improvements
What you bring
- A bachelor's or master's degree in finance, accounting, economics or business administration
- At least three years in controlling, plant or manufacturing finance, or cost accounting
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations and finance, with advanced Excel and analytical ability
- Excellent Serbian and English communication skills
Who this fits
This role suits a hands-on finance professional who can work with both plant operations and finance teams, question existing processes and turn analysis into practical recommendations. The position is based in Belgrade and follows a hybrid work model.
From the employer
Req ID 91144 | Belgrad, Serbia, ZF Serbia d.o.o. Pancevo
About the Team:
Join us at the newly established European Controlling Shared Services Hub in Belgrade, where we are building a modern, collaborative, and forward‑looking team. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a motivated Factory Controllers who want to play a key role in shaping daily Controlling Factory operations and contributing to continuous process improvement.
In this position, you will work in an international environment, support strategic financial decisions, and help us elevate reporting and controlling standards across the organization. If you enjoy analytical work, driving efficiencies, and partnering with stakeholders—this role is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a dynamic, evolving team.
What you can look forward to as Factory Controller:
- Financial performance & controlling: lead monthly closing, forecasting, and budgeting processes for the plant, analyze financial results, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions, monitor manufacturing KPIs including productivity, labor efficiency, scrap, inventory, and overhead costs, drive transparency on plant profitability and cost development,
- Business Partnering: act as a trusted advisor to the Plant Manager and operational leadership team, Support decision-making through financial analysis and actionable insights, challenge assumptions and promote a culture of financial accountability across the organization, participate in investment evaluations and business case assessments,
- Cost Management & Operational Excellence: identify cost-saving opportunities and support continuous improvement initiatives, monitor fixed and variable cost development, support inventory optimization and working capital improvements, Ensure accurate product costing and manufacturing cost allocation,
- Reporting & Compliance: prepare management reports and presentations for local and regional management, ensure compliance with corporate finance policies, accounting standards, and internal controls, support internal and external audits, contribute to finance digitalization and process improvement initiatives.
Your profile as Factory Controller:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration,
- 3+ years of experience in Controlling, Plant Finance, Manufacturing Finance, or Cost Accounting (areas of expertise: cost controlling / product costs analysis, headcount, CAPEX, OPEX controlling),
- Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and financial processes,
- Advanced Excel and analytical skills,
- Experience with SAP or other ERP systems is considered an advantage,
- Excellent Serbian and English communication skills,
- Strong business acumen and analytical mindset, proactive, organized, and solution-oriented, Hands-on approach with a willingness to challenge and improve existing processes, ability to communicate effectively with both finance and operations teams.
Why you should choose ZF in Belgrade:
- Opportunity to work in a leading international manufacturing company with culture that values innovation, accountability, and teamwork,
- An employment contract in a stable company with career opportunities,
- International work environment and international projects,
- Work in hybrid model,
- Private health insurance.
Please submit your CV in English
Be part of our ZF team as Factory Controller (m/f/d) and apply now!
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