KWS Group

Business Partner – Production Controller

KWS Group

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Monselice • Italy

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About the role

  • Serve as a trusted financial advisor for production and maintenance teams.
  • Support the Team Lead Business Partners Finance & Controlling in steering and decision-making.
  • Collect and analyze production costs; maintain and review standard costs.
  • Conduct variance analyses (plan vs. actual vs. standard) and identify savings opportunities.
  • Monitor material usage, scrap, and production waste.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, COGM calculations, and cost modeling.
  • Contribute to quarterly closings (Material Ledger, WIP, COGS by crop).
  • Support KPI reporting and plant performance dashboards.
  • Ensure accurate inventory reporting, including devaluations and write-offs.
  • Collaborate with international controlling teams to ensure alignment and governance.
  • Support cost roll-ups, compliance with standards, and continuous process improvement.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in economics, business administration, agribusiness, or similar.
  • Several years of experience in production or plant controlling, ideally in an international environment.
  • Strong SAP (CO, ML, CO‑PA) and Excel skills; BI tools are a plus.
  • Fluent English and Italian are mandatory.
  • Analytical, structured, hands-on, and able to work effectively across teams.
  • Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and a strong team player.
Benefits
  • A stable position in a global, innovation-driven agricultural company.
  • Inclusive and collaborative international work environment.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning.
  • Hybrid working model and competitive compensation package.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
production cost analysisvariance analysisbudgetingforecastingcost modelingKPI reportinginventory reportingcontinuous process improvementCOGM calculationsplant controlling
Soft Skills
analyticalstructuredhands-onteam playerself-motivatedgoal-orientedeffective collaborationdecision-makingcommunicationalignment
Certifications
Master’s degree in economicsMaster’s degree in business administrationMaster’s degree in agribusiness