We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Financial Controller to join our finance team, reporting directly to the financial director. The successful candidate will play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cost control, while ensuring compliance with US GAAP standards. The role is also closely involved in plant operations and business decision support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain annual budgets and forecasts, compare with actual performance, and provide insightful variance analysis.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve costing models, including standard costing and variance analysis.
• Oversee inventory accounting, including sub-ledger reconciliation, physical inventory accuracy, and evaluation of material movements and cost flows.
• Support business case development and evaluate financial impact of investment proposals and operational changes.
• Participate in and support internal and external financial audits, ensuring timely and accurate documentation in accordance with US GAAP.
• Prepare regular and ad hoc financial reports and performance analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive plant-level business initiatives and improve financial visibility.
• Identify and promote cost optimization opportunities, supporting or leading initiatives to improve financial efficiency and productivity.

Our offer:

• A stable background in an international company with a full-time employment contract
• Starting salary based on experience, with annual salary increases
• 25 days of vacation
• Rewards for improvement suggestions
• Summer and winter bonuses
• Meal allowance of approximately 2,400 CZK added to your net salary
• On-site canteen, sandwich vending machine, coffee machine, and free drinks
• Subsidized meals in the company cafeteria (choice of three meal options)
• Raffle for free tickets to Kometa hockey games
• Employee program with Vodafone – discounted tariffs
• Social and sports events, Christmas party with a gift

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in financial controlling, ideally in a manufacturing or automotive environment.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and good understanding of cost accounting principles.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and business insight.
• Strong user knowledge of MS Office, advanced skills in Excel are a must.
• Excellent spoken and written Czech language skills, good level of business English (minimum B2).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; ability to work both independently and within a team.