Plant Finance Controller Luxembourg (On-site, French Speaking)

Your role as Finance Controller;
This position is based on-site at the plant of Morgan Advanced Materials in Luxembourg (Windhof Koerich). 
You will be part of the Plant’s Management Team, manage 1 team member and report directly to the Senior Finance Manager Operations, based in France.
As the main language at the plant is French, fluent in French is essential for integrating with the local team, and English is required for broader business communication. 
The site has approximately 65 employees, including production, admin, sales, and R&D.  

Are you ready to take ownership of the finance function at a dynamic manufacturing site in Luxembourg?
As the Finance Controller, you will be the cornerstone of financial operations, working closely with the local team and act as the key business partner to manufacturing and management. 
Your role will be hands-on and varied: you’ll oversee all financial activities, from month-end close, accounting and budgeting to product costing and statutory reporting, ensuring the site’s financial health.

You’ll play a pivotal part in the rollout of Microsoft Dynamics D365. This is your chance to shape processes, drive change, and leave a lasting impact as the site transitions to a more global finance structure.
You’ll supervise and support the local accountant, coordinate with the support team, based in Swansea (UK), and be the go-to person for financial insights that help drive business decisions. 

To thrive in this role, you’ll need a strong background in manufacturing finance, a solid grasp of product costing and budgeting, acounting and the confidence to lead system implementations. Experience with Lux GAAP and statutory audits is highly valued.
If you’re adaptable, energetic, and ready to make a difference in a business that values both tradition and innovation, this is the opportunity for you

What you need to do: 
•    Responsible for all site financials: month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, product costing, and financial reporting;
•    Supervise and support the accountant in daily transactions, payment runs, bank reconciliations, and month-end activities;
•    Responsibility to ensure completion of group IFRS financial reporting according to pre-defined timetable and quality according to group standards and requirements;
•    Prepare and present financial indicators and analysis to support local business and manufacturing management;
•    Lead and coordinate the ERP (Microsoft Dynamics D365) implementation for the site;
•    Ensure statutory accounts are prepared in line with Lux GAAP and manage the audit process with external auditors;
•    Liaise with the Swansea (UK) finance support team to delegate and coordinate transactional tasks;
•    Maintain strong relationships with the local team, fostering collaboration and supporting change management as the site adapts to a more global structure;
•    Support and train team members on new systems and processes as required;
•    Identify, address and implement areas for process improvement and efficiency;
•    Ensure compliance with local legal and tax requirements;
•    Participate in site and business meetings, acting as a key finance representative and advisor.