Ph3Overview /h3pbKWS ITALIA S.P.A. /b is seeking a bBusiness Partner Production Controller Italy /b to act as the financial co‑pilot for our local production site. This position might be based in bForlì /b or in bMonselice /b. In this strategic role, you will ensure cost transparency, operational efficiency, and fact‑based decision‑making by partnering closely with production, supply chain, and finance teams—both locally and internationally. /ppLocation: Monselice, 34, IT /ppContract Type: Regular /ppIs Full Time?: Yes /ppOnsite/ Remote: /ppJob ID: 16214 /ppbWhat we offer /b and other employment details are listed below. /ph3Responsibilities /h3ulliBusiness Partnering Advisory: Serve as a trusted financial advisor for production and maintenance teams. /liliSupport the Team Lead Business Partners Finance Controlling in steering and decision-making. /liliCost Controlling Analysis: Collect and analyze production costs; maintain and review standard costs. /liliConduct variance analyses (plan vs. actual vs. standard) and identify savings opportunities. /liliMonitor material usage, scrap, and production waste. /liliPlanning, Forecasting Reporting: Support budgeting, forecasting, COGM calculations, and cost modeling. /liliContribute to quarterly closings (Material Ledger, WIP, COGS by crop). /liliSupport KPI reporting and plant performance dashboards. /liliInventory Governance: Ensure accurate inventory reporting, including devaluations and write-offs. /liliCollaborate with international controlling teams to ensure alignment and governance. /liliSupport cost roll-ups, compliance with standards, and continuous process improvement. /li /ulh3Your Profile /h3ulliMaster’s degree in economics, business administration, agribusiness, or similar. /liliSeveral years of experience in production or plant controlling, ideally in an international environment. /liliStrong SAP (CO, ML, CO‑PA) and Excel skills; BI tools are a plus. /liliFluent bEnglish /b and bItalian /b are bmandatory /b. /liliAnalytical, structured, hands-on, and able to work effectively across teams. /liliSelf-motivated, goal-oriented, and a strong team player. /li /ulh3What We Offer /h3ulliA stable position in a global, innovation-driven agricultural company. /liliInclusive and collaborative international work environment. /liliOpportunities for professional growth and continuous learning. /liliHybrid working model and competitive compensation package. /li /ulh3Apply Now /h3pWe look forward to receiving your application. Please submit your CV. /ph3About the Company /h3pKWS is one of the world’s leading plant breeding companies. Nearly 5,000 employees in more than 70 countries generated net sales of around €1.68 billion in the fiscal year 2023/2024. A company with a tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated independently for almost 170 years. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seed for sugarbeet, corn, cereals, vegetables, oilseed rape and sunflower. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods to continuously improve yield for farmers and plants’ resistance to diseases, pests and abiotic stress. To that end, the company invested more than €300 million last fiscal year in research and development. For more information: Follow us on LinkedIn® at Our data privacy policy for candidates is available on Please select the country where the job you applied for is posted in and, if applicable, the specific business unit. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr