Join Us at KWS Seeds INC as a Business Partner – Production Controlling Americas | Full-Time, Permanent Role in Bloomington, MN
KWS Seeds INC is seeking a Business Partner for Production Controlling to support our local production site with accurate financial insights and operational transparency. In this role, you will drive cost performance, support strategic decisions, and collaborate closely with production, supply chain, and global controlling teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Business Partnering & Financial Advisory
Serve as a trusted financial advisor and strategic thought partner to production and maintenance teams.
Support the Team Lead Business Partners Finance & Controlling in key steering and decision-making activities.
Cost Controlling & Analysis
Analyze production costs and maintain standard costing.
Perform variance analyses (plan vs. actual vs. standard) and identify efficiency and cost saving opportunities.
Monitor material usage, scrap, and production of waste.
Planning & Forecasting
Contribute to budgeting and forecasting, including COGM and detailed production planning.
Support operational forecasting and cost model development.
Closing & Reporting
Maintain the Material Ledger and manage costing activities.
Prepare WIP bookings and calculate crop-level COGS for quarterly closings.
Support KPI reporting and plant performance dashboards.
Inventory Management
Ensure accurate inventory reporting and support inventory management processes.
Assist with devaluation calculations, write-offs, and scrap valuations.
Collaboration & Governance
Work with global production controlling teams to ensure alignment and standardized processes.
Contribute productivity initiatives, savings programs, CapEx reviews, and make or buy assessments.
Systems & Process Support
Support standard cost reviews and cost roll-ups.
Ensure adherence to controlling standards and drive continuous process improvement.
Job Requirements
Master’s degree in economics, business administration, agribusiness, or related field.
Several years of experience in production or plant controlling, ideally in an international environment.
Proficiency in SAP (CO, ML, COPA) and Excel; BI tool experience is beneficial.
Fluency in English; knowledge of regional languages is a plus.
Strong analytical skills and a hands on approach to operational finance.
Effective communicator with the ability to work across functions and cultures.
Self motivated, structured, and capable of driving results.
Collaborative and committed team player.
Our Offer
A salary between $100,000 to $115,000. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus. This reflects a reasonable estimate of the targeted base salary for this role. Based on factors such as geographic location and candidate qualifications, actual base pay is determined when an employment offer is made
Health, dental, vision benefits
Pension plan
401k with match
Flexible paid-time-off (PTO)
Professional training and development opportunities
Interested? Grow your career by submitting your application online via our application system SuccessFactors. Please click the "Apply" button which you can find in the online ad. If you do not have access to the internal job portal within the KWS Intranet, please contact:
angelina.nilova@kws.com
Angelina Nilova
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