Saica is a leading European player in the development and production of recycled paper for corrugated cardboard, operating across four business divisions: Paper, Pack, Natur, and Flex. Founded in Spain, the company has grown into a multinational powerhouse with over 10,000 employees and a presence in 10 countries, focusing heavily on sustainability and the circular economy.

Headquartered in Zaragoza, Saica maintains a vast network of production plants and offices throughout Spain, including major hubs in Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia. For international professionals, the company offers diverse opportunities in engineering, R&D, and digital transformation, often requiring multilingual skills to support its pan-European operations.

Founded in 1943 in Zaragoza, Spain, Saica began as a local paper manufacturer. Over the decades, it expanded across Europe through acquisitions and organic growth, becoming a leader in recycled paper and sustainable packaging solutions.

For international professionals

Headquartered in Zaragoza, offering a lower cost of living compared to Madrid or Barcelona while maintaining high industrial career prospects.
Strong focus on the circular economy and sustainability, making it ideal for professionals in environmental engineering and green tech.
Operates in 10 countries, providing internal mobility opportunities across Europe and the United States.
Regularly recruits for 'Graduate Expert' programs which are designed for early-career professionals and often require multiple languages.

Industrial Plant Controller

SAICA

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English.

Job Description

Join Saica Pack, a division of the Saica Group, where you will have the opportunity to develop corrugated cardboard packaging solutions.

At the Saica Group, we have integrated the circular economy into our business model, betting on sustainability as the engine to achieve a more responsible production model. At Saica Pack, you will be part of the circle! To this end, we believe in talent, professional growth, and a positive impact on the world. If you are looking for a dynamic environment where every day is an opportunity to innovate and create a better world, the Saica Group is the place for you!

Position:

Industrial Plant Controller

Job Description:

Ensure the reliability of management indicators and tools, providing the Plant Management with rigorous and timely analytical information that facilitates decision-making and guarantees efficient and sustainable control of the activity.

Prepare and monitor the operating budget, coordinating the information provided by the different areas of the company.
Control the Annual Investment Plan (PAI): contracts, amounts, execution monitoring, and profitability analysis of each investment.
Define, calculate, and update standard costs (hourly rates, raw material costs, etc.), ensuring the correct integration of variables provided by other departments.
Analyze profitability per customer and per product, proposing improvement actions when appropriate.
Analyze risks associated with customers and make decisions aligned with the company's financial policy.
Manage company insurance in accordance with corporate policies.

Define key performance indicators (KPIs) for monitoring activity and oversee their correct application in the plant.
Supervise and coordinate budgetary control processes and associated action plans.
Prepare financial reporting with the established frequency (monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, and annually).
Prepare and maintain the necessary documentation for General Management decision-making.

Collaborate actively in the preparation of the plant's Strategic Plan.

REQUIREMENTS:

Mandatory academic training: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Economics, or similar.
Languages: English B2.
Experience: 3-5 years in a similar position or as an Administration or Accounting Manager and Team Management.

Work experience:

Finance Control

Studies:

Bachelor's Degree: Business Administration/Management (mandatory), Master's Degree: Business Administration/Management

Employee type:

Regular

Why choose us?

By joining the Saica Group, you choose more than a job: you choose a career with a purpose that aligns with your values. You will collaborate with committed people to build a sustainable future, making a significant contribution to our world.

The Saica Group is committed to the Occupational Risk Prevention of its workers and collaborating companies, the Environment, the Quality of its products and services, and Equal Opportunities between men and women. In our work, we seek a balance between professional and personal life.
All CVs received will be treated in accordance with Personal Data Protection legislation and will be archived unless the candidate expresses in writing their right to cancellation or rectification.

View original advert (Spanish)

Únete a Saica Pack, división del Grupo Saica, donde tendrás la oportunidad de desarrollar soluciones de embalaje de cartón ondulado.

En el Grupo Saica, hemos integrado la economía circular en nuestro modelo de negocio, apostando por la sostenibilidad como motor para alcanzar un modelo de producción más responsable. En Saica Pack, ¡serás parte del círculo! Para ello, creemos en el talento, el crecimiento profesional y el impacto positivo en el mundo. Si buscas un entorno dinámico donde cada día es una oportunidad para innovar y crear un mundo mejor ¡El Grupo Saica es tu sitio!

Puesto:

Controller Planta Industrial

Descripción del puesto:

Asegurar la fiabilidad de los indicadores y herramientas de gestión, proporcionando a la Dirección de la Planta información analítica rigurosa y oportuna que facilite la toma de decisiones y garantice un control eficiente y sostenible de la actividad.

Elaborar y hacer seguimiento del presupuesto de explotación, coordinando la información aportada por las diferentes áreas de la empresa.
Controlar el Plan Anual de Inversiones (PAI): contratos, importes, seguimiento de ejecución y análisis de rentabilidad de cada inversión.
Definir, calcular y actualizar los costes estándar (tasas horarias, costes de materias primas, etc.) asegurando la correcta integración de variables aportadas por otros departamentos.
Analizar la rentabilidad por cliente y por producto, proponiendo acciones de mejora cuando corresponda.
Analizar los riesgos asociados a los clientes y tomar decisiones alineadas con la política financiera de la empresa.
Gestionar los seguros de la compañía de acuerdo con las políticas corporativas.

Definir los indicadores clave de seguimiento de la actividad (KPIs) y vigilar su correcta aplicación en la planta.
Supervisar y coordinar los procesos de control presupuestario y los planes de acción asociados.
Elaborar el reporting financiero con la periodicidad establecida (mensual, trimestral, semestral y anual).
Preparar y mantener la documentación necesaria para la toma de decisiones de la Dirección General.

Colaborar activamente en la elaboración del Plan Estratégico de la planta.

REQUISITOS:

Formación académica obligatoria: Licenciatura o Grado en Administración de Empresas, Económicas o similar.
Idiomas: Inglés B2.
Experiencia: 3-5 años en un puesto similar o como Responsable de Administración o Contabilidad y Gestión de Equipos.

Experiencia laboral:

Finance Control

Estudios:

Bachelor's Degree: Business Administration/Management (obligatorio), Master's Degree: Business Administration/Management

Tipo de empleado:

Regular

¿Por qué elegirnos?

Al unirte al Grupo Saica, eliges más que un trabajo: eliges una carrera con propósito que se alinea con tus valores. Colaborarás con personas comprometidas para construir un futuro sostenible, haciendo una contribución significativa a nuestro mundo.