Plant Controller

For us, it is all about improving and saving lives.

We are a fully integrated vaccine company focused on the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of vaccines, and our vision is to become one of the largest pure-play vaccine companies in the world. At Bavarian Nordic, you will be part of a global team of +1600 dedicated colleagues worldwide, all passionate about making a difference. We offer an inclusive and flexible workplace with a strong focus on personal and professional development, and we welcome people who are passionate about saving lives. If you are open-minded and have the willpower to succeed, we might just be a perfect fit.

At Bavarian Nordic Berna, the Swiss affiliate there are - beside manufacturing activities - professionals in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Supply Chain and Regulatory affairs working. On the Swiss site in Thörishaus / Bern there are +240 dedicated and committed professionals working locally and globally.

For the Finance Department, we are looking for a motivated professional for overall controlling and planning company's affiliate in Bern costs - for OPEX, Cost of Goods Sold and Capex.

To fill this important position, we are looking for a

Plant Controller 100% (f/m/d)

The main tasks are:

• Review actual production vs planned, perform necessary month-end closing transaction in SAP for cost allocation and for fixed assets capitalization/depreciation. Identify and follow-up on variances. Issue report with insights vs the factory KPIs.
• Follow-up on changes and post journal entries on expired and obsolete materials (incl. comparison vs budget )
• Full scope of actuals Inventory reporting, identifying and posting adjustments/provisions where needed.
• Analysis on inventory lead times, verification vs production plan.
• New launches support: COGS creation in SAP and update/follow-up as per GMP process
• Budget, monthly: review, report and follow-up on variances vs actuals, issue commenting, prepare pro-con list for next budget cycle. Follow up on actual purchase orders placed, invoices posted
• Bill of materials / recipes reviews as per GMP, track and control updates in SAP/Veeva/excel models

Qualification and Experience:

• 3-5 years of Finance experience, with strong results
• Strong overview without losing sight of relevant details
• Solid oral and written competencies; solid results from producing well-written and well-reputed reporting.
• Ability to produce high work volume with good quality and within a tight deadline
• Strong IT-skills, Excel proficiency, SAP Finance and Controlling knowledge, BI-tools etc.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative mind-set; competencies in building, sustaining and influencing relations
• Analytical capacity; innovative and result driven individual able to handle complex matters
• Proactive, change-ready, and result-driven which carries out in a systematic and structured work behavior; able to adapt, prioritize and keep focus

We provide an opportunity to be a part of an international company that boasts exceptional technology and a determined team. Join our dedicated and agile Finance team if you share our enthusiasm and have a desire to create an impact. You can expect a vibrant and adaptable work environment that supports the growth of your personal and academic skills.

Are you interested in joining our mission? We look forward to receiving your application.