What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Controller position at OPmobility?
Ready to take on meaningful challenges and shape the next generation of mobility?
Joining OPmobility means stepping into a global group with a purpose to keep people and goods moving safely, smarter, and sustainably everywhere.
At OPmobility, people truly matter. We are committed to building inclusive teams, promoting diversity and equality, and ensuring that every application is considered fairly - because the future of mobility is built by diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who dare to move forward.
Job Title: Plant Controller
Type of contract: Full-time
Expected Hiring Date: ASAP
Scope: Local scope with interactions across regional functions (Finance, Purchasing, Sales, Audits)
Responsibilities
Innovation is therefore not a buzzword, but a natural part of everyday work. You’ll grow in an international environment where cutting-edge technologies, industrial excellence, and real-world impact come together to tackle the challenges of tomorrow’s automotive industry.
Founded in 1946 by Pierre Burelle, OPmobility, known until 2024 as Plastic Omnium, has transformed itself into a player in sustainable and connected mobility. Today, OPmobility develops technological solutions across four areas of expertise: exterior and lighting systems, the integration of complex modules, technologies related to energy storage, hydrogen and electrification, and a division dedicated to the development of embedded software and digital solutions.
With €11.5 billion in revenue in 2025, 152 factories, 40 R&D centers, and nearly 38,100 employees across 28 countries, OPmobility combines global scale with local impact. All driven by a shared ambition to accelerate the automotive energy transition.
Joining OPmobility means stepping into a global group with a purpose to keep people and goods moving safely, smarter, and sustainably everywhere.
At OPmobility, people truly matter. We are committed to building inclusive teams, promoting diversity and equality, and ensuring that every application is considered fairly - because the future of mobility is built by diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who dare to move forward.
Job Title: Plant Controller
Type of contract: Full-time
Expected Hiring Date: ASAP
Scope: Local scope with interactions across regional functions (Finance, Purchasing, Sales, Audits)
Responsibilities
- Ensure and optimize plant management and finance activities
- Track and analyze plant profitability versus budget targets
- Prepare, validate, and follow up on plant budgets with all departments
- Manage monthly closing, rolling forecasts, risks and opportunities, and regional reporting
- Monitor and validate plant investments and capital expenditures per group standards
- Supervise productivity and cost‑control initiatives to ensure accurate production costs
- Coordinate the accounting team to ensure compliance with legal and internal standards
- Oversee and optimize the plant’s information system and IT budget
- Lead team development, workload planning, and performance management
- Manage IMS process reviews, KPIs, procedure updates, and corrective actions as process owner
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum 5 years of experience in finance controlling and accounting
- English: advanced level required
- Proficiency in SAP, HFM, and financial reporting tools
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
- Demonstrated ability to deliver financial insights to operational leadership
- Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills
- Experience managing teams and driving continuous improvement
- Ability to interact with internal and external auditors
- Strong leadership, organizational, and decision‑making competencies
Innovation is therefore not a buzzword, but a natural part of everyday work. You’ll grow in an international environment where cutting-edge technologies, industrial excellence, and real-world impact come together to tackle the challenges of tomorrow’s automotive industry.
Founded in 1946 by Pierre Burelle, OPmobility, known until 2024 as Plastic Omnium, has transformed itself into a player in sustainable and connected mobility. Today, OPmobility develops technological solutions across four areas of expertise: exterior and lighting systems, the integration of complex modules, technologies related to energy storage, hydrogen and electrification, and a division dedicated to the development of embedded software and digital solutions.
With €11.5 billion in revenue in 2025, 152 factories, 40 R&D centers, and nearly 38,100 employees across 28 countries, OPmobility combines global scale with local impact. All driven by a shared ambition to accelerate the automotive energy transition.