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Plant Controller / Manufacturing Finance Lead

Belgium, Tessenderlo · Job Posted January 19, 2026
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Join our market leading innovative company, making the world a better place, as we improve the construction, automotive and HVAC industries in becoming more sustainable for a better future. Our glass based insulation products help reduce our customers carbon footprint and reduce fossil fuel energy consumption. We are looking for a Manufacturing Finance Lead / Plant Controller who will be a member of the sites Natural Leadership Team (NLT), reporting to the regional Insulation Business Finance Leader. Business partnering with the support functions & Finance partners across Europe & North America, you will help define the plant strategy and cost structure. Developing robust forecasts you will be accountable for maintaining cost control within the site and drive productivity through financial analyses & insights. This is a pivotal role in the success of our business as the Tessenderlo site. As the Manufacturing Finance Lead on site, you will have autonomy along with the Plant Leader to develop, present and be accountable for driving the business forward, challenging colleagues & peers accordingly & being the beacon of growth mentality.

Job Responsibility

  • Business partnering
  • help define the plant strategy and cost structure
  • Developing robust forecasts
  • accountable for maintaining cost control within the site
  • drive productivity through financial analyses & insights
  • develop, present and be accountable for driving the business forward
  • challenging colleagues & peers
  • being the beacon of growth mentality
  • help develop the strategy of the site, providing financial insights
  • accountable to making sure we adhere to corporate policies & government regulations

Requirements

  • Minimum Bachelor and / or Master degree, or Professional Accounting Member
  • Finance (controlling) and / or Manufacturing Excellence experience
  • Fluent in Dutch & English
  • Strong business mindset
  • An analytical mindset and skills
  • Financial KPI’s
  • A continuous improvement mindset
  • Having a growth mindset with the ability to partner with many cultures across Europe
  • Conducting yourself with the highest ethical and moral standards

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