Director Business Control Operations (m/f/d)

WHO WE ARE

POLYVANTIS is one of the leading global suppliers in the market for high-quality acrylic and polycarbonate films and sheets. Formed by combining two iconic brands in the industry - PLEXIGLAS® for polymethylmethacrylate semi-finished products and LEXAN™ for polycarbonate sheets and films. With 1,500 employees and 15 production sites worldwide, we offer unmatched global capabilities, providing customers with innovative solutions in sheets and films. Our products are used in various applications including stadium roofing, facade glazing, LED lighting, signage, machine guards, motorcycle windshields, train seats, aircraft interiors, security & ID cards, bullet-resistant glazing and many more.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

As Director Business Control Operations, you will be a strategic finance partner to our Operations leadership team. You translate operational and financial data into actionable insights, support sound decision-making and help drive value creation across the organisation. Your key responsibilities are:

• Act as trusted finance advisor to Operations and senior business leaders.
• Lead operational budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning.
• Drive monthly and quarterly performance reviews, including cost,  variance analysis and action tracking.
• Assess investments, CAPEX proposals, projects and new business opportunities.
• Support value-creation initiatives focused on productivity, cost, yield, inventory and profitability.
• Develop and standardize reporting, dashboards, KPIs and financial processes.
• Challenge cost development, cost-center performance and operational efficiency.
• Provide financial input to S&OP, supply chain, procurement and manufacturing reviews.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and recommend practical mitigation actions.
• Build financial awareness and accountability among non-financial stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement, automation and effectiveness in reporting and finance processes.

WHAT WE ARE SEEKING

You are an experienced finance professional with a strong business-partnering mindset. You are comfortable moving between strategic discussions and operational detail, and you enjoy working in an international manufacturing environment.

You bring:

• A degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in business control, financial controlling or finance business partnering.
• Experience in an industrial, manufacturing or operations-driven environment.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, investment analysis, profitability analysis and performance management.
• Experience with operational KPIs, cost control, CAPEX and value-creation programs.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the confidence to constructively challenge senior stakeholders.
• A proactive, pragmatic and collaborative approach.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Strong Excel and SAP knowledge mandatory
• Dutch and/or German language skills are a plus.

WHAT WE OFFER

We listen: Your ideas along our corporate values of creativity, openness, responsibility and entrepreneurial spirit are important to us.

• Remuneration: Attractive salary, special payments, participation in the company's success 
• Coverage: Company subsidized pension scheme , group accident insurance, support for caring for relatives, sickness benefit subsidy 
• Work-life-balance: Flexible working, possibility of mobile working, 30 days of vacation per year, free parking
• Health and social affairs: Prevention programs, social and employee counseling, company sports & discounts in various fitness studios, meal allowance

...and much more. You can find an overview of our benefits on our careers page.

YOUR APPLICATION

Sounds interesting? Learn more about us and apply here: https://www.polyvantis.com/en/career. Realize your dreams at POLYVANTIS!

You don't meet all the requirements? No problem - for us, it's not just about certificates, professional qualifications and previous experience, but also about personal development potential.

POLYVANTIS seeks the best candidates, and as a result is an equal opportunity employer that is proud to provide equal access to jobs regardless of protected status.