Financials in Production Industry
In the high-stakes world of production, finance isn’t just about numbers. It’s about navigating complexity, driving efficiency, and shaping strategy.
When margins are tight, supply chains are unpredictable, and demand fluctuates overnight, the wrong hire in finance can cost millions.
That’s why recruiting the right financial professional isn’t a checkbox exercise. It’s a strategic decision.
At Stars of Finance, we’ve built a recruitment strategy tailored for industries where precision, pressure, and performance meet. And the production industry is a prime example.
🏭 financial recruitment in production: why it’s a different game
The production environment adds a unique layer of complexity to financial roles:
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cost control isn’t just important, it’s survival
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finance must bridge the gap between operations, logistics, and leadership
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systems knowledge (SAP, Power BI, ERP tools) is non-negotiable
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stakeholder management means knowing how to communicate with both plant managers and the boardroom
Yet we’ve seen too many hiring decisions based solely on resumes that look good but don’t perform under pressure.
🔍 Stars of Finance: where financial talent meets business fit
We’re not your average finance recruiters. We don’t just understand what makes a good financial controller. We understand what makes the right financial controller for a production company scaling from €20M to €200M.
✅ 1. behavior-based assessment, not buzzword screening
Resumes can be polished. But can your candidate:
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partner with operations to reduce waste without creating friction?
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drive margin improvement in a low-margin, high-volume environment?
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make tough decisions when the data is unclear?
We assess these competencies using Lominger-based behavioral interviewing techniques that probe past behavior to predict future performance. Anyone can say they’re “proactive.” We make them prove it.
✅ 2. we know what ‘good’ looks like
Having filled hundreds of roles in production finance, from plant controllers to CFOs, we can quickly spot:
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candidates who know how to streamline reporting for 5 production sites
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controllers who move from firefighting mode to strategic partner
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finance managers who’ve actually implemented process improvements, not just talked about them
We also benchmark performance and salary data across the industry so you don’t have to guess whether you’re attracting top talent.
✅ 3. we understand the business cycle and hire accordingly
Different stages of a production company require different finance skill sets:
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start-up/scale-up – need agility, hands-on mentality, system setup
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established – need structure, team leadership, compliance rigor
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transformation – need change management, cost-saving insights, stakeholder resilience
Our diagnostic intake doesn’t just gather job requirements. It uncovers the business phase, team maturity, and leadership needs to ensure the talent we bring fits your stage and your future.
✅ 4. we build partnerships, not pipelines
Many recruiters sell candidates. We build long-term talent strategies.
We work with our clients to:
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map out future finance needs based on business strategy
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identify internal succession gaps
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proactively build candidate communities with niche skill sets (like costing specialists or auditors with IFRS plus production experience)
When you call us with a vacancy, chances are we already have three ideal candidates in mind.
💼 real value for recruiters and HR professionals
Here’s what we promise to our partners in recruitment and HR:
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speed without compromise because we know where the best candidates are
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depth of insight into your company, your culture, and what kind of finance talent will thrive there
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retention-focused hiring that measures success not just on placement, but on impact
🎯 bottom line: we put our money where our mouth is
We’re not here to flood you with CVs. We’re here to make you look good by delivering finance professionals who make an impact, not just fill a role.
So if you’re recruiting for a controller, finance manager, CFO or business analyst in the production industry, let’s talk. You’ve already spent enough time sifting through profiles that look right but aren’t right.
Let Stars of Finance show you the difference that true financial expertise and partnership makes.
📞 ready to experience the difference?
Let’s start with a no-obligation scan of your current finance vacancy or a salary benchmark tailored to your region and industry.
👉 Contact us today and see why other recruiters and HR leaders trust Stars of Finance as their long-term recruitment partner.