Job Description
Job Title:  Operational Controller
Req ID:  49690
Job Location (Short):  Povazska Bystrica, SVK
Employment Type:  Full Time
Segment:  Danfoss Power Solutions Segment
Job Category:  Finance & Accounting
Work Location Type:  On-site

The Impact You'll Make

As an Operational Controller, you will play a key role in shaping financial performance within our manufacturing operations in Považská Bystrica, Slovakia. Your insights will directly influence cost optimization, investment decisions, and sustainable growth across the plant.

You will act as a trusted partner to production leaders, translating complex financial data into clear, actionable guidance. By connecting numbers to real operational impact, you help drive smarter decisions every day.

This is an opportunity to grow your finance expertise in an international environment, while contributing to continuous improvement and stronger financial awareness across the organization.

 

This position is available as a temporary cover for a project assignment and is offered on a fixed-term basis (12–18 months).

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Deliver monthly financial reporting and analysis to ensure clear visibility of plant performance and KPIs
  • Partner with operations leaders to identify cost drivers and enable cost optimization initiatives
  • Lead budgeting and forecasting activities for your area to support accurate planning and decision-making
  • Evaluate investments and cost-saving projects to ensure strong financial returns
  • Identify risks and opportunities through data analysis and recommend actions to improve results

What We're Looking For

  • Experience in financial controlling within a manufacturing environment
  • Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel capabilities
  • Ability to communicate insights clearly in English (written and spoken)
  • Structured, reliable, and able to work independently while collaborating cross-functionally
  • Confidence in working with data, deadlines, and dynamic priorities

What You'll Get from Us

At Danfoss, you will join a company that values purpose, innovation, and people.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

    • Grow your career in a global manufacturing and finance community
    • Develop your expertise through hands-on experience and continuous learning
    • Work in a collaborative environment where your ideas and input matter
    • Gain exposure to strategic decision-making and cross-functional projects
    • Contribute to a company committed to sustainable solutions and long-term impact
    • Minimum gross monthly salary starting from €2300, with the potential for a higher offer based on your qualifications and seniority

Ready to Make a Difference?

 

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

 


 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Information at a Glance

 

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

 

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.