cylib
cylib
51 – 200 Employees
Energy
cylib is an Aachen-based energy company developing research-driven solutions for holistic battery recycling. Founded in 2022, it uses a proprietary end-to-end process to recover key battery materials—including lithium, graphite, nickel, cobalt, and manganese—while supporting a more circular and sustainable battery supply chain. The founding team builds on nearly a decade of research focused on returning these raw materials to the battery industry and advancing the green energy transition.

Senior Controller, Plant and Project Controlling – cylib, Hybrid Germany

Senior Controller at cylib, a German battery-recycling company. Build plant and project controlling to support sustainable European battery supply chains.

Description

  • Lead and advance plant and project controlling for production sites and major projects
  • Design management frameworks, KPIs, standards, and processes that support effective oversight
  • Own budget planning and recurring forecasts for plants and major projects
  • Investigate variances and operational root causes, then develop targeted action plans
  • Provide plant, project, and specialist teams with robust analyses and practical recommendations
  • Develop clear and effective management reporting systems
  • Prepare financial and operational performance information for management and specialist decision-making
  • Establish controlling standards and processes in partnership with specialist departments
  • Contribute to cross-functional initiatives and, when needed, lead sub-projects or entire projects

Requirements

  • University degree in business administration, economics, or a comparable discipline, specializing in controlling, finance, or accounting
  • Several years of professional experience in controlling
  • Strong capability in planning, forecasting, reporting, and variance analysis
  • Experience in plant, production, or project controlling is advantageous
  • Track record of establishing controlling structures, processes, and KPIs
  • Ability to understand complex production and project relationships quickly and present financial and operational information clearly for decision-making
  • Clear, audience-aware communication and confidence when working with plant and project leaders, specialist departments, and executive management
  • Independent, organized, and solution-focused working style
  • Ability to prioritize multiple concurrent topics while maintaining focus on objectives and relevant details
  • Very good command of Excel and PowerPoint
  • Experience with SAP R/3 or SAP S/4HANA is advantageous
  • Very good German and English language skills

Benefits

  • Take ownership from the outset through intensive onboarding and meaningful influence on results
  • Help strengthen Europe's battery supply chains and advance the circular economy at industrial scale
  • Work in a mission-led, collaborative, fast-moving scale-up
  • Combine the professional standards of a leading industry with an innovative, research-focused technology team
  • Access personal and professional development opportunities as the company grows

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