Job ID 31714 **La Rochelle - Site Controller (F/M/X)** Regular My candidate profile (https://career2.successfactors.eu/careers?company=solvaysa&lang=en\_US&career\_ns=job\_application&career\_job\_req\_id=31714) 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 Finance team, composed of a global network of finance professionals, is integrated in the Global Business Unit (GBU) Spec Chem department and focuses on financial control and business partnering in collaboration with plant management and the GBU Finance team. + As a Site Controller, you will work on financial planning, analysis, and reporting to support the plant of La Rochelle (GBU Spec Chem, France). You will get the opportunity to contribute to enhancing financial performance and optimizing assets and have a positive impact on plant profitability and strategic decision-making. + You will be accountable for: + **Financial Planning & Analysis:** Develop budgets, forecasts, and analyze financial performance, providing insights to plant and GBU management. + **Cost Management & Reporting:** Ensure accurate cost accounting, P&L reporting, and manage product costing processes. + **Performance Monitoring & Improvement:** Conduct performance reviews, analyze variances, and recommend actions for financial improvement. + **Project & Compliance Oversight:** Participate in CAPEX projects, manage financial projects, and ensure adherence to internal controls and compliance. + **Budget & Variance Control:** Monitor budget vs. actual, report variances, and drive accountability. + We offer a permanent contract based on onsite working mode. About you + Bachelor or Master in Business administration, Economics, Accounting or Finance Degree (e.g. CPA). + 3-5 years of Controlling in manufacturing context. + Competencies: + Project management and cross-functional communication skills. + Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports and projections. Strong technical and analytical skills with a solid cost accounting background. Ability to monitor budget vs. actual and implement monitoring through appropriate cross functional teams. + Strength with collaboration tools like google suite ( sheets, doc, etc) ; Demonstrated SAP, Business Warehouse knowledge a must, dashboarding tools like Qlik Sense is a plus. + Excellent spoken and written English. + Behaviors: + Proactive involvement in compliance and audit. + Ability to maintain strict confidence and demonstrate high integrity. + Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment and multitask. + Willingness to continuously learn and be open to feedback. About the pay and benefits + Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. While the France base pay reasonably expected for this role is 54000€ to 60000€, your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives. + 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 in 24 languages. 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. As a world-leading company with €4.9 billion in net sales in 2023 and listings on Euronext Brussels and Paris (SOLB), its unwavering commitment drives the transition to a carbon-neutral future by 2050, underscoring its dedication to sustainability and a fair and just transition. + At Solvay, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. 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. \#LI-ET1 #LI-Hybrid #middle Job ID 31714 Regular