Business Partner Production Controlling Americas Business Partner Production Controlling Americas

KWS SAAT SE•Bloomington, MN

7d•$100,000 - $115,000

About The Position

As a Business Partner Production Controlling, you are the financial co-pilot for our local production site. You provide real-time insights, cost transparency, and performance support to optimize operational efficiency. With a deep understanding of production processes and financial data, you ensure that decisions are based on facts and aligned with strategic goals. You work closely with production, supply chain, and finance colleagues—locally and globally.

Requirements

Master’s degree in economics, business administration, agribusiness or comparable
Several years of experience in production or plant controlling, ideally in an international environment
Proficiency in SAP (CO, ML, CO-PA) and Excel, experience with BI tools is a plus
Fluency in English (written and spoken) is mandatory; knowledge of language in the region/countries to be covered a plus
Good analytical skills and hands-on approach to operational finance
Strong communication skills and the ability to work in cross-functional and international teams
Structured, self-motivated and self-organized individual
Able to drive goal achievements
Committed team player

Responsibilities

Act as a trusted financial advisor and sparring partner for production and maintenance teams.
Support the Team Lead Business Partners Finance & Controlling in steering and decision making processes.
Collect and analyze production costs, develop and maintain standard costs.
Conduct variance analyses (plan vs. actual vs. standard) and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Track material usage, scrap, and production waste.
Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including COGM calculations and detailed production planning.
Assist in operational forecasting and cost modelling.
Material Ledger maintenance and costing.
Prepare WIP bookings and calculate COGS by crop for quarterly closings.
Contribute to KPI reporting and plant performance dashboards.
Support inventory management and ensure accurate reporting.
Support the stakeholders in the inventory devaluation calculation, write offs and scrap values.
Collaborate with international production controlling colleagues to ensure alignment and governance.
Participate in productivity and savings initiatives, CapEx evaluations, and make-or-buy analyses.
Support standard cost reviews and cost roll-ups.
Ensure compliance with controlling standards and contribute to continuous process improvement.