(Senior) Operations Controller (all genders)

Nanofactory, Haar

Full-time

Permanent employee

Introduction

Understand the numbers. Enable decisions. Shape the future.

As a (Senior) Operations Controller, you will act as a trusted business partner for our Operations and Production functions, supporting leaders with meaningful analyses and decision-relevant performance indicators. In addition, you will play an active role in shaping key future initiatives, including the implementation of a management profit and loss reporting framework, the further development of our Power BI reporting landscape, and the continuous evolution of a modern controlling organization.

Your Responsibilities and Duties

Business Partner for Operations & Production: You serve as the primary finance contact for our operational departments, partnering closely with leaders and providing guidance on all financially relevant topics.
Operations & Production Controlling: You analyze cost, material, productivity, and operational performance indicators, conduct plan-versus-actual comparisons and variance analyses, and derive actionable recommendations to support operational performance and continuous improvement. You are also responsible for the monthly inventory valuation process and support the organization and evaluation of the annual physical inventory count.
Planning, Forecasting & Budgeting: You take ownership of planning, forecasting, and budgeting activities for your areas of responsibility and support business functions in making sound financial decisions.
Management Profitability Reporting: Together with the Controlling team, you drive the implementation and further development of our management profitability reporting framework, creating a foundation for modern business steering and decision-making.
Reporting & Digitalization: You continuously enhance our reporting landscape and support the expansion of data-driven decision-making through Power BI. You contribute innovative ideas for automation, standardization, and increased transparency.
Process & Topic Ownership: You take ownership of defined controlling topics, continuously improve standards and processes, and ensure a high level of data and reporting quality.
Sparring Partner for Management & Executive Leadership: You prepare decision-relevant analyses and support management and executive leadership in both strategic and operational business matters.

Your Skills and Qualifications

Educational Background: You have successfully completed a degree with a focus on Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable field of study – or you have acquired an equivalent qualification through vocational training, relevant professional experience, and additional professional certifications.
Professional Experience: You have several years of experience in controlling within a manufacturing environment, ideally with a focus on operations, production, or supply chain management.
Analytical Skills: You possess a strong affinity for numbers, think analytically and holistically, and can translate complex information into clear and understandable insights.
Business Partner Mindset: You see yourself not merely as a financial expert, but as an active business partner to the organization. You advise leaders on commercial matters, create transparency around financial performance, and collaborate closely with management, executive leadership, and our corporate parent company in a trusted and constructive manner.
Digital Affinity: You have advanced Excel skills and ideally possess experience with ERP systems and Business Intelligence tools, particularly Power BI. Knowledge of data models and reporting solutions is considered an advantage.
Accounting Knowledge: You have a solid understanding of German Commercial Code (HGB) accounting principles.
Working Style & Personality: You work in a structured, self-driven, and solution-oriented manner. At the same time, you impress with strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for change and continuous improvement.
Language Skills: You have excellent German language skills and good English language skills.

What we Offer

An exciting position at an internationally active, established medium-sized company with flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes
Flexibility for goal- and results-oriented work in a collegial, open, and respectful working environment
Support for freedom and flexibility regarding working hours and home office, plus 30 vacation days per year
Thorough onboarding is very important to us – you will benefit from an individual onboarding program and an attoBuddy to support you
Lifelong learning supported through targeted training opportunities
State-of-the-art office building with good connections to the Munich S-Bahn network, employee parking, JobRad program, bicycle parking, and shower facilities
Attractive employee discounts through Corporate Benefits
Company and team events to ensure work is also fun
Health support through our attoCare program, company pension scheme, and dedicated health days
Free fresh fruit and beverages, as well as daily freshly prepared meals in our subsidized company restaurant
EGYM membership

Final sentence

Ready for your next career step? Become part of our team and help shape the future of precision technology – we look forward to meeting you!

contact person

Daniela Brodschelm

About us

attocube systems GmbH is internationally renowned for innovation and excellence in the development, production and distribution of sophisticated solutions for nanotechnology applications in industry and research. The portfolio includes ultra-precise nano-drives, sensors, cryostats and holistic microscope systems that work close to the limits of what is physically and technically feasible.