Controlling Specialist

Company Description

COFICAB is a global leader in designing, manufacturing, and selling wires and cables, primarily for the automotive industry. A member of the ELLOUMI Group, COFICAB operates in 16 countries across 4 continents, with 22 modern industrial sites, 4 R&D centers, and 14 sales offices worldwide, employing over 9,000 professionals. Known for its commitment to sustainability, innovation, and catering to its clients' specific needs, the company supports major automotive industry players while also expanding into new sectors such as appliances, medical, and distribution. COFICAB Morocco, with operations in Tangier and Kenitra, consists of four production units and one advanced delivery center, providing a dynamic work environment for more than 1,100 employees while engaging in corporate social responsibility initiatives.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role based in Tangier for a Controlling Specialist. Key responsibilities include managing and analyzing operational and financial performance, supporting budget planning, cost control, and variance analysis. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy in data, monitor compliance with internal policies, and contribute to the implementation of process improvements across departments.

Qualifications

• Drive the preparation and delivery of performance reports, ensuring results are clearly visible against the budget. Provide management with accurate, timely, and decision-relevant information.
• Analyze and challenge performance deviations across costs, margins, raw materials, turnover, and operational KPIs, including the financial impact of LME copper price fluctuations.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability of controlling data and reports by validating information from systems and operational sources and applying controlling standards and procedures.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and planning processes by collecting, consolidating, and validating data from operations and support functions, ensuring alignment with controlling guidelines and Group standards.
• Support management and cross-functional teams through analysis, cost-saving initiatives, daily decision support, and continuous improvement actions.
• Develop and continuously improve controlling tools, reports, and dashboards to enhance transparency, automation, and analytical efficiency.
• Ensure full compliance with COFICAB Group policies, controlling standards, Quality and EHS systems, corporate values, Code of Conduct, and non-disclosure agreements in all activities, promoting ethical practices and operational integrity.
• Keen attention to detail, organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.
• Master's degree in Finance, Controlling, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
• Experience in controlling in an industrial field is a plus.
• Fluency in English, French and arabic.