Operational Controller to Beyond Gravity Linköping

Operational Controller

🚀 Challenge the Impossible​ ​

About Beyond Gravity

Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, Beyond Gravity is not your typical space company. We're a unique blend of agility, speed, and innovation, fusing a start-up mindset with decades of industry expertise and a track record of 100% mission success. Our dynamic team of over 1800 professionals, spread across 12 locations in six countries, is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is technically feasible. We're not just building crucial products for the satellites and launchers industry, we’re helping to improve life on earth.

Your crew

The Operations Controller supports series and non-series production by providing timely financial and operational insights that drive performance, efficiency, and cost optimization. The role is a key interface between production management and finance, working closely with the Director Operations and the Business Unit Controller to align manufacturing execution with budget, forecast, and business targets.

Your mission

Financial Monitoring & Reporting:

Track and analyze daily, weekly, and monthly production performance metrics (e.g., productivity, scrap rate, OEE, throughput).

Monitor production costs, including labor, materials, and overhead.

Prepare variance analyses (e.g., actual vs. budget, standard vs. actual cost) and recommend corrective actions.

Prepare business cases for CAPEX investments and closely monitor follow ups on approved investments

Operational Support:

Collaborate closely with operations managers and team leaders to understand operational drivers.

Participate in regular operational meetings and site activities to stay aligned with current priorities, issues, and process updates.

Budgeting & Forecasting:

Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes for operations-related cost centers.

Assist in setting standard costs and monitoring adherence throughout the year.

Inventory & Material Control:

Analyze inventory movements