Full-Time
Financial Controller Analyst
Updated on 7/31/2026
Crown Holdings
5,001-10,000 employees
Designs, manufactures, and sells packaging products
No salary listed
Saarlouis, Germany
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- The candidate must have 2–3 years of experience in accounting, finance, or audit within a commercial or manufacturing environment.
- The candidate must have a good understanding of accounting principles and financial control processes.
- The candidate must have hands-on experience in finance functions, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- The candidate must have strong Excel and data-handling skills.
- The candidate must have hands-on experience with SAP or similar enterprise resource planning systems.
- The candidate must be proficient in Excel, fluent in German, and have a good command of English.
- The candidate must have strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
- The candidate must be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and responsibilities.
- The candidate must be able to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- The candidate must have strong collaboration skills and work effectively as part of a team.
- Ensure that a strong internal controls framework is in place and that internal policies are followed.
- Control, alert, and implement corrective actions when financial issues are identified.
- Liaise with the European Shared Service Centre to ensure that all costs are properly posted or accrued and coordinate with other departments accordingly.
- Prepare and post accounting entries in SAP S/4HANA in line with Crown policies and local regulations.
- Liaise with the European Shared Service Centre to ensure that credit limits are respected and that payments and overdue amounts are properly followed up.
- Monitor manufacturing costs and analyse variances against standard manufacturing costs.
- Guarantee the accuracy of cost of goods sold data.
- Perform intercompany reconciliations and reporting using OneStream tools.
- Liaise with the Commercial Team and Commercial Controller on sales prices, contracts, rebate accruals, and London Metal Exchange reconciliations.
- Ensure Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and maintain documentation for control testing.
- Execute month-end closing activities under the supervision of the finance team.
- Review and execute housekeeping activities on balance-sheet accounts.
- Identify process-improvement opportunities, including automation initiatives.
- A post-graduate qualification such as a Master of Science or Master of Business Administration in Finance, accounting, or auditing.
- Membership or part-qualified status in a recognised accounting body, such as the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, or Certified Public Accountant, or equivalent experience.
- Experience in a multinational or shared-service environment.
- Familiarity with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance frameworks and OneStream reporting tools.
- An additional European language.
Crown Holdings designs, manufactures, and sells packaging products and equipment for consumer and industrial use. Its consumer packaging includes steel and aluminum cans, glass bottles, and metal closures for drinks, food, and household products. Its industrial packaging covers strap consumables and equipment, paper-based protective packaging, and plastic film supplies for metals, construction, agriculture, and other sectors. The company competes through its large scale, broad product portfolio, global manufacturing footprint, and direct sales organization, and its goal is to help customers securely package and transport products while enabling shelf appeal and efficient logistics worldwide.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Founded
1892
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- India capacity adds long-duration exposure to a fast-growing beverage market.
- Management reaffirmed 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $7.90 to $8.30.
- Q1 sales grew to $3.259 billion, supported by shipment growth and pass-through pricing.
What critics are saying
- Volatile aluminum, energy, and transportation costs are squeezing margins now.
- Q1 free cash flow was negative $141 million, before India capex ramps.
- The India plant requires $550 million upfront, with returns delayed until 2027.
What makes Crown Holdings unique
- Global beverage-can shipments rose 5% in Q1 2026, led by Europe and Asia-Pacific.
- Crown is expanding into India with a 2.2-billion-can plant opening in H2 2027.
- Management emphasizes sustainable aluminum packaging and premium design capabilities.
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↑ 9%Crown Holdings has announced a 35% dividend increase and appointed Michael P. Doss to its Board of Directors. The NYSE-listed metal packaging company supplies cans and related products to consumer goods firms. Doss brings extensive packaging industry leadership experience to the governance level. The moves raise questions about how Crown Holdings will balance capital returns, spending and long-term priorities. At $105.12, the share price trades approximately 23% below the consensus analyst target of $129.69 and roughly 45% below estimated fair value, according to Simply Wall St. The company's price-to-earnings ratio of 15.9 sits below the packaging industry average of 19.7. However, recent momentum shows a 6.9% decline over 30 days. A flagged risk is the company's high debt level.
Crown Holdings has appointed Michael Doss to its board of directors, effective 3 March 2026, expanding the board to ten members. Doss served as president, CEO and director of Graphic Packaging Corporation from 2016 to 2025, following 25 years in various commercial and operational roles at the company. He currently serves as a director of Regal Rexnord Corporation and holds degrees in industrial marketing and finance from Western Michigan University. Crown CEO Timothy Donahue said Doss brings extensive senior leadership experience in packaging, along with expertise in manufacturing, international business and public company governance. Tampa-based Crown Holdings supplies rigid packaging products globally to consumer marketing companies.
Crown recognized with 2025 Green Star Award for excellence in Environmental Governance. Thursday, February 26, 2026 February 6, 2026 - Crown has been recognized by the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) and honored with the Green Star Award for 2025 at the Excellent level. The distinction highlights the company's long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship, operational transparency, and sustainable industrial innovation. The Green Star Award forms part of IEAT's broader Environmental Governance Project, a national initiative designed to elevate Thailand's industrial estates to international benchmarks. The program emphasizes sustainable innovation, circular-economy principles, and Thailand's target of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. By setting a strong industry framework, IEAT aims to reinforce public trust, encourage community engagement, and ensure that industrial development aligns with expectations for environmental responsibility. A Rigorous Assessment Aligned with Crown's Twentyby30(TM) commitments In 2025, 201 factories passed IEAT's environmental governance criteria, with only a select group earning the program's highest recognitions. The assessment covers five dimensions: clean and orderly operations, economic value creation, efficient resource use and pollution control, strong community relations, and transparent management. Awarded factories must also maintain zero complaints and no serious incidents during the evaluation period. Excelling under this framework demonstrates Crown's leadership and ongoing focus on circularity, waste reduction, and investment in processes that reduce environmental impact. These achievements directly support Crown's global Twentyby30(TM) sustainability program, which drives progress across carbon reduction, resource efficiency, community engagement, and responsible business practices. Receiving the 2025 Green Star Award at the Excellent level reinforces Crown's contribution to these long-term goals and highlights its position as a responsible manufacturer and trusted partner within the local industrial ecosystem. Crown will continue to work closely with IEAT, community stakeholders, and industry partners to drive forward a sustainable, inclusive industrial future. Publish Date Monday, March 02, 2026 Publish Date Friday, February 27, 2026 Publish Date Thursday, February 26, 2026 Publish Date Friday, February 20, 2026
Crown Holdings, Inc. elects Michael doss to its Board of Directors. Thursday, February 26, 2026 TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) announced today that packaging industry executive Michael P. Doss has been elected to its Board of Directors, effective March 3, 2026. The Board now has ten members. Mr. Doss most recently served as President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Graphic Packaging Corporation, a leading NYSE-listed global manufacturer of packaging for consumer products from 2016 to 2025. Prior to that role, Mr. Doss held several commercial, operational and general management positions of increasing responsibility with Graphic Packaging over the previous 25 years. Mr. Doss has served as a Director of Regal Rexnord Corporation (NYSE: RRX), a leading global manufacturer of electric motors and power generation and transmission systems, since 2023. He earned both a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Marketing and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from Western Michigan University. Timothy J. Donahue, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "Mike brings to the Board substantial senior executive leadership and management experience in the packaging industry, as well as comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing, commercial activities, international business and public company governance. We are very excited about the meaningful contributions that Mike will make to Crown's Board." About Crown Holdings, Inc. Crown Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is a leading global supplier of rigid packaging products to consumer marketing companies, as well as transit and protective packaging products, equipment and services to a broad range of end markets. World headquarters are located in Tampa, Florida. For more information, visit www.crowncork.com. SOURCE Crown Holdings, Inc. Publish Date Friday, February 27, 2026 Publish Date Wednesday, February 04, 2026 Publish Date Thursday, January 15, 2026 Publish Date Thursday, January 08, 2026
Crown Holdings, a metal packaging products manufacturer, reported fourth-quarter 2025 revenue of $3.13 billion, beating analyst estimates by 3.6% and marking 7.7% year-on-year growth. The company's adjusted earnings per share of $1.74 exceeded expectations by 2.2%. For 2025, Crown Holdings achieved record adjusted EBITDA of approximately $2.1 billion, an 8% increase over 2024. Over three years, the company has grown adjusted EBITDA by 20%, driven by strong performance in its global beverage can and North American tinplate businesses. However, the company's adjusted EPS guidance for 2026 of $8.10 at the midpoint missed analyst estimates by 1.4%. Despite recent growth, Crown Holdings has posted relatively weak long-term performance, with sales growing at just 1.3% annually over the past five years.