Plant Controller I Albany International
We SeeQ AB · Halmstad · Tills vidare · Deadline 2026-11-08
Albany International is recruiting a **Plant Controller** to cover operations across sites in Halmstad, Sweden, and Bury, UK. Reporting to the Manager Operations Controlling Europe, the role acts as a primary business partner to Operations, focusing on cost control, operational efficiency, inventory accuracy, and working capital reduction. Key duties include leading the monthly close, delivering P&L reporting, preparing plant reviews and KPIs, and managing forecasting and planning. Practical responsibilities also encompass standard costing, production variance analysis, stock takings, cycle counts, maintaining and testing SOX controls, and supporting both internal and external audits. Applicants must hold a **degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field**, paired with professional background in an international industrial environment. Demonstrated expertise in cost accounting, standard costing, variance analysis, forecasting, reporting, SOX controls, and audits is essential. Practical proficiency requires advanced Excel skills and **experience working in ERP systems**, with SAP considered ideal. Experience in manufacturing, inventory controlling, and working capital improvement is highly valued.
Albany International is now looking for a Plant Controller covering the site in Halmstad, Sweden and Bury, UK. Reporting to the Manager Operations Controlling Europe, this role is a key part of the Finance organization and acts as an important business partner to Operations.
Albany International is an international group in the Processing Industry and a market leader within its field of expertise. With a strong focus on technology, innovation, and operational excellence, the company continuously develops products and solutions that improve performance across its global operations.
As Plant Controller, you will drive performance through cost control, inventory accuracy, forecasting, financial reporting, and compliance. You will play a central role in supporting decision-making, improving operational efficiency, and reducing working capital.
Key Responsibilities In this role, you will:
- Lead the monthly close process
- Be responsible for inventory controls, stock takings, and cycle counts
- Partner with operations to drive cost reduction and improve efficiency
- Own forecasting and planning processes for the plant
- Oversee standard costing, production variances, and inventory adjustments
- Analyze deviations and support corrective actions
- Deliver accurate P&L reporting and financial analysis
- Prepare monthly plant reviews, KPIs, and profitability analysis
- Maintain and test SOX controls and support internal and external audits
Background & Experience We are looking for a candidate with a degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field, and experience from an international industrial environment.
You bring strong knowledge of cost accounting, standard costing, variance analysis, reporting, and forecasting, as well as experience of SOX controls and audits. You are comfortable working in ERP systems, ideally SAP and have advanced Excel skills. Experience from manufacturing, inventory controlling, and working capital improvement is highly valued.
To succeed in this role, you are analytical, structured, business-oriented, and proactive, with the ability to build strong relationships across both Finance and Operations.
We look forward receiving your application!
Application In this recruitment Albany International is cooperating with We SeeQ. For more information about the role, please contact Mats Törn at 0722-163755 / mats.torn@weseeq.se or Lena Wadenby at 0702-943550 / lena.wadenby@weseeq.se
About Albany International Corp.Albany International is a leading developer and manufacturer of engineered components, using advanced materials processing and automation capabilities, with two core businesses.
Machine Clothing is the world’s leading producer of custom-designed, consumable belts essential for the manufacture of paper, paperboard, tissue and towel, pulp, non-wovens and a variety of other industrial applications.
_Albany International is headquartered in Rochester, New Hampshire, operates 30 facilities in 13 countries, employs approximately 5,600 people worldwide, and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (Symbol: AIN). Additional information about the Company and its products and services can be found at__www.albint.com_