Manufacturing Controller - senior

Department: Finance
Reports to: Plant Finance Controller 
Location: Partizanske (Slovakia)

About us

Medline is a leading provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions, serving all points of care. Through a wide-ranging product portfolio, a robust supply chain network and modern clinical solutions, Medline helps healthcare providers (HCPs) improve their clinical, financial and operational outcomes. Headquartered in Northfield, Illinois, United States, the company employs more than 43,000 people worldwide and operates in more than 100 countries and territories. Outside the US, Medline International B.V. serves as the international headquarters and is located in the Netherlands (currently Arnhem; to be moved to Utrecht in 2025). To learn more about Medline’s operations in Europe, visit www.medline.eu.

Purpose

The Manufacturing Controller is responsible for the preparation month end closing, year end closing and analysis of financial results and reporting. The role also involves leading value-adding projects focused on various implementations and business growth initiatives. Senior Controller acts as the QAD key user, manages the annual and long-term budgeting process, STD calculation and conducts ad hoc financial analysis.

How can you help us?

• Participate in Month and Year-End Closes - drive accuracy and prevent cost impacts during crucial financial closing cycles.

• Strategic Financial Analysis - provide deep financial and business analysis, including cost sensitivity of manufacturing, inventory, and overhead scenarios, to inform critical decisions.
• QAD System key user - serve as the primary QAD user for all manufacturing-related issues and projects, ensuring optimal system utilization.
• Manage and lead the annual and long-term (LT) budgeting process for Manufacturing (MAS), acting as a central figure for budget development and oversight.
• Performance Insight & Variance Control - (Budget vs. Actual vs. Forecast) and proactively prevent budget variances through insightful analysis of production costs and broader business trends.
• Costing & STD processing 
• Cross-Functional Collaboration 
• Implementation of internal controls.
• KPI Oversight - provide guidance on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for product lines, including their preparation and detailed analysis.
• Project Cost Management - oversee large projects to ensure costs remain strictly within allocated budgets.
• Process Optimization - drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to automate or simplify reporting and controlling processes.
• Problem Resolution & Ad Hoc Analysis - conduct focused ad hoc analyses to resolve problematic items and processes.
• Audit Support - provide comprehensive support for both internal and external audits.

Are you a match?

• Education: A university degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a closely related discipline.
• At least 5 years of dedicated experience in manufacturing controlling.
• Logical and analytical skills, coupled with proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting.
• Attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions
• Communication skills and good command of English (B2), enabling clear and effective collaboration.
• MS Office: Excel - advanced
• Proactive, structured and solution-oriented approach to work and a team player with a sense of discretion

What do we offer

• Performance-based Annual Bonus (up to 7% of gross salary)
• Flexible Working Hours
• Hybrid Work Model (Work-from-Home Option)
• Professional Development & Training Opportunities
• Employee Well-being Program (Mental, Legal, Financial Support)

Ready for a new challenge?

Medline thrives when everyone feels truly connected and empowered to contribute their unique insights. We aim to ensure an environment where every individual feels a strong sense of belonging and is fully engaged. We're eager to welcome applicants, regardless of background and/or lived experiences, recognizing that our differences in perspectives enables us to carry out our mission to help improve healthcare delivery and outcomes. We look forward to receiving your application.

Contact

Please apply below with your CV or LinkedIn profile before 31.08.2025. We look forward hearing from you!