THE ROLE

As Product Controller (m/f/d) you will be responsible for the creation and further development of (existing) product reports for management, business teams, shareholders and other stakeholders. A focus will be to ensure profitability alongside the entire product life cycle. This role will have a real impact on our company's efficiency and cost management and help us shape the future of our products and processes.

YOUR JOB AS PART OF THE CANYON CREW

• Optimize Processes: Analyze and streamline our R&D and CM processes to drive efficiency, transparency, and digital transformation.
• Product Costing: Manage cost calculations for products and components throughout their lifecycle to maintain accurate and proactive cost and margin control.
• Collaborate and Learn: Work closely with our R&D and CM teams to understand and improve their processes.
• Cost Savings Initiatives: Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement effective cost-reduction strategies across production and purchasing.
• Project Tracking: Track and report project costs incl. ROI for R&D and CM initiatives to keep financial objectives on target.
• Strategic Planning: Support long-term product planning and bring your insights into our annual budget.
• Financial Reporting: Oversee and report on costs of goods sold for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Cross-Departmental Support: Collaborate with other controllers to support our business units in making data-driven decisions.
• System Development: Help refine and develop our internal tools and systems.

HOW YOU BECOME PART OF THE RACE

• Degree in economics with a focus on controlling or commercial training with further training in finance
• Minimum 5 years of experience in product controlling or a related field 
• Ideally, you have already worked for an international company in the consumer goods sector
• Good knowledge of SAP (CO and FI modules)
• Enjoy analyzing data and working with complex figures and facts
• Conscientious and independent way of working, as well as a high level of teamwork and flexibility
• Strong communication skills with the ability to convince through presentation and assertiveness paired with a high level of process understanding
• Very good English skills