Site Controller

Solvay is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

About the role

Our Site controller position will support the Site of Collonges part of the GBU Silica and will act as business partner with the site management, the GBU and the Finance team. As a Site Controller, you will work on monthly reporting, forecasting, cost controlling, and financial performance analysis. You will get the opportunity to support strategic and operational decision-making.

You will be accountable for:

• Financial steering of the Site: Budget & Forecast coordination, budget vs actuals monitoring, variance analysis and management reporting.
• Industrial performance analysis : monthly review of variable costs, plant fixed costs and Excellence savings.
• Cost accounting & product costing: SAP data reliability, cost structure updates, production variance analysis.
• Operational support & CAPEX governance: participation in production meetings, BOM/costing alignment, CAPEX monitoring and compliance.
• Compliance & internal control: application of Group Finance standards, team awareness, risk and opportunity identification.

We offer a permanent contract, based on a hybrid working mode at the Collonges‑au‑Mont‑d’Or industrial site.

About you

Relevant education degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Economics, Accounting or Finance.
Relevant work experience in controlling, ideally 5+ years in a manufacturing environment.

Competencies

• Industrial controlling expertise: cost accounting, financial analysis, industrial performance
• Systems proficiency: SAP, Business Warehouse, advanced Excel; Power BI appreciated
• Communication & influence: ability to challenge, simplify financial data and collaborate across functions

Behaviors

• Integrity & confidentiality in handling sensitive financial information
• Continuous improvement mindset and ability to challenge the status quo
• Clarity & pedagogy when guiding non‑financial stakeholders in decision‑making

• Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage. 
• Prioritization of well-being: work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support. 
• Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses.

About us
Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes.
We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

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