Senior Plant Controller

Trane Technologies

. Take operational and strategic responsibility for finance and controlling activities supporting the production sites in Leipheim, Jettingen-Scheppach, and Lutherstadt-Wittenberg .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeLeipheim • GermanySeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in finance and controlling activities, with a strong focus on cost accounting, inventory management, and compliance within an SAP environment. Possesses leadership capabilities and effective business partnering skills to influence across organizational levels.

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Cost AccountingInventory ManagementSAP EnvironmentFinancial ControlsBusiness Partnering

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisBudgetingForecastingVariance AnalysisKPI MonitoringInvestment CalculationsProfitability AnalysisControlling ProcessesStandard-Cost ProcessInternal Controls

Soft Skills

Leadership StrengthAnalytical SkillsStructured Working StyleSolution-Oriented ApproachEffective Influence

Tools & Technologies

SAPOneStream

Industry Keywords

Plant ControllingProduction ControllingComplianceInternal AuditMatrix Organization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take operational and strategic responsibility for finance and controlling activities supporting the production sites in Leipheim, Jettingen-Scheppach, and Lutherstadt-Wittenberg
Own all cost accounting and inventory management activities, including the annual standard-cost process
Prepare, analyze, and comment on monthly closings, forecasts, and budgets
Ensure strong compliance and effective internal controls in close cooperation with the business, supporting internal and external audit requirements
Monitor and manage manufacturing costs, inventories, productivity, and other relevant plant KPIs
Analyze variances, derive measures to improve results, and track implementation
Support and challenge investment calculations, business cases, and profitability analyses
Participate in or lead special projects and site-related initiatives as needed
Further develop controlling processes, reporting, and KPI systems in the SAP environment
Progressively assume additional responsibility toward a leadership role
Collaborate closely with plant management, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance teams
Travel between relevant sites; primary workplace is with the Controlling team at the Leipheim site

Requirements

What you’ll need

Successfully completed university studies in business administration, finance, controlling, or a comparable qualification
At least 7 to 10 years of professional experience in plant or production controlling
Leadership strength and a high level of responsibility in applying accounting policies, financial controls, and fiduciary duties
Sound experience in controlling within an SAP environment
Knowledge of OneStream is a plus
Strong business partnering skills and ability to exert effective influence in a matrix organization and across different organizational levels
Analytical, structured, and solution-oriented working style
Initial experience in the functional management of topics or projects is advantageous
Very good German and English skills, written and spoken
Willingness to travel between relevant locations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits and programs
Structured onboarding
Professional exchange within a strong Finance team
Targeted development and continuing education opportunities
Long-term career perspective with opportunity to develop into a leadership role
Modern, international work environment