Contrôleur financier (H/F) - Opérations

Job Description

VORN Bioenergy is a leading biomethane producer and project developer, with over 40 biogas projects delivered in Germany and beyond, including Europe's first biomethane plant in 2006. We have delivered biomethane plant development, construction, management, and optimisation across a 130+ MW project portfolio in six European markets and has an additional 90+ MW additional development pipeline. We're continuing to grow our project portfolio, expanding into new markets across Europe. Working at VORN means being an active part of the green energy transition. Join us our mission to unlock the potential of biomethane across Europe and beyond.

To strengthen our team at VORN Bioenergy Italia s.r.l. in Bolzano or Verona, we are now looking for you as Financial Controller (m/f/d) with Focus on Operations

Your Responsibilities

• Overall Financial Responsibility
  • Full responsibility for accounting, finance, budgeting, forecasting, and financial
  • management of the production sites in Italy and Germany
  • Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in line with local, corporate, and external requirements
  • Responsibility for monthly, quarterly, and annual closings in cooperation with Local and Group Accounting
  • Loan management and reporting to lenders according to project finance agreement
• Group Reporting & Corporate Requirements
  • Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, reporting standards, and deadlines
  • Act as the main interface between the production sites and central/group finance functions
  • Implementation and monitoring of group finance guidelines and reporting requirements at plant level
  • Close collaboration with central finance functions and other stakeholders
• Controlling & Business Partnering
  • Analysis of production, cost, and performance KPIs
  • Transparent financial reporting and decision support for the Plant General Manager
  • Identification of financial risks and opportunities and development of actionable recommendations
  • Support investment decisions (CapEx), business cases, and profitability analyses
• Governance, Compliance & Process Excellence
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies, legal requirements, and financial governance standards
  • Point of contact for auditors, tax advisors, and internal audits
  • Continuous improvement and standardization of financial processes at the plant
  • Support operational and transformation projects within the production environment

Your Profile

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable field
• Several years of relevant experience (ideally in an industrial or energy environment)
• Strong expertise in accounting, controlling, and cost accounting, including Italian GAAP and IFRS
• Experience in group reporting and shared service structures
• Analytical, hands-on, and business-oriented mindset with a high level of ownership
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently
• Proficient in ERP systems (Microsoft Business Central) and MS Office
• Fluent in Italian and English; German is a plus
• Willingness to travel to production sites (on a quarterly basis)

What We Offer

• A key financial role with significant responsibility and direct impact on plant performance
• Close partnership with the Plant General Manager and the VORN Operational Management
• High degree of autonomy in shaping and developing the finance setup at the site
• Dynamic industrial environment with complex production processes
• A modern working environment, with the option of remote working
• Opportunities for continuous professional development

Diversity and Equal Opportunity
We promote diversity and equality and therefore welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of nationality, ethnic, cultural or social background, gender, religion/belief, disability, age or sexual identity.

Your Contact at VORN

We look forward to your application!
Please contact us if you have any questions +39 0471 068120