Manufacturing Operations Financial Specialist

Plant Controller Operations – Manufacturing Plant (fixed-term maternity leave)

About us

Exide Technologies ( is an internationally leading provider of innovative and sustainable battery storage solutions for automotive and industrial applications. With more than 135 years of experience, Exide has developed and globally marketed innovative batteries and systems, contributing to the energy transition and driving a cleaner future. Exide Technologies' culture and strategy are centred on recycling, sustainability, and environmental responsibility. The company has 11 manufacturing and 3 recycling facilities across Europe, ensuring resilience and a low CO2 footprint with a local supply chain. With a team of 5,000 employees, we provide €1.6bn energy storage solutions and services to customers worldwide, every year.

Exide Technologies’ Automotive Division manufactures 12V batteries for all powertrain concepts, covering internal combustion over to full electrician and off-road vehicles. We offer lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries for light and commercial vehicles, motorcycles, boats and more. We serve the OEMs and the Aftermarket with our and our customer’s top brands.

About the job

For our Automotive division in Azuqueca de Henares (SPAIN) we are looking for a Fixed-Term Plant Controller (F / M / X / D) to replace a maternity leave (6-10 months contract).

Job purpose

Reporting to the Controlling Operations Manager for the Automotive division and working daily with the Azuqueca de Henares Plant Manager, the Plant Controller is accountable to provide true and proper information to support Management, KPI's and ensuring correct account and financial procedures. Work also as a strategic business partner on the management making decisions when needed from finance or controlling perspective.

Coordinate and validate all plant reports, plant financial closing, internal controls, fixed asset accounting, inventory management, savings initiatives, and cost calculations.

Specific responsibilities and authorities :

• Analysis of facility results and deviations (quantity and value), KPI's, working capital in production area, R&D projects.
• Calculation of product cost.
• Expense monitoring.
• Analysis of investment projects and control of pending projects and fixed assets.
• Participation in month-end procedure of accruals & analysis.
• Production issues & cost analysis.
• Production Analysis and cost impact (Manufacturing Result Forecast), daily meeting, stocks follow-up, efficiency.
• Budget transformation cost and budget fixed cost.
• Forecast accuracy on time report delivery and controlling report.
• Manufacturing monthly report.
• Inventory management.
• Coordination and report of financial aspect of Lean Manufacturing (Excellence Programmes, Six Sigma).
• Stock Take Management (Row Materials, Semi-manufacturing products, Finished products & Fixed Assets).
• External & Internal Audit requirements.
• To provide and coordinate financial information in the plant.
• Responsible for related accounting entries and review of plant related accounting financials.
• Line manager of one direct report.

What you bring :

What we offer :

We offer you a challenging, responsible and varied job in a modern, fast-growing division within an international automotive company. You can expect a highly collegial working environment with a reasonable scope for action and decision-making. You will benefit from exciting personal and professional development opportunities, additional corporate well-being initiatives, and several key benefits, including :

Excellent international working environment.

Competitive salary + 10% incentive plan

Pension plan

Free meals from Monday to Thursday

Working with us means being engaged and agile. Our culture of continuous learning and commitment to sustainability and diversity create an environment where you can grow your skills and your career.

Feel free to apply if you think you meet the criteria and are excited to join our project. Please submit your application along with an updated CV. A member of our Selection team will reach out to you. Best of luck!

Our energy : It’s you! Together, we will be transforming the energy sector.

Exide is an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.

Exide is committed to sustainability and value creation, respecting the planet’s limits and fostering positive change for both the environment and people within the global energy storage system.

Exide Technologies – Energizing a new world