Group Cost Controller

This full-time position in Paris involves managing industrial, research and development, and operational costing for a defense technology company. The role requires building the industrial profit and loss statement, defining standard cost calculation methods, and establishing performance tracking processes. You will monitor production costs and inventory levels to identify variances early and collaborate with operations teams to resolve them. The position also entails leading monthly closings, business reviews, forecasts, and budgets for the industrial scope. Additionally, you will contribute to the implementation of Odoo by working with production and supply chain teams to ensure reliable inventory tracking and necessary data outputs. The job demands hands-on analytical execution combined with higher-level structuring responsibilities, including cost planning, budgeting, and defining key performance indicators. The company is a next-generation defense prime that recently closed a Series B funding round, valuing the business at $1.4 billion. It operates in a demanding environment where rigor, ownership, and execution are expected, focusing on delivering mission-critical systems to allied forces. The advert does not specify required qualifications, experience levels, language requirements, or specific working arrangements such as remote or hybrid options. It also does not detail who the role specifically suits beyond the general expectation of handling complex technical and financial challenges.