Senior Cost Controller

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In short

Emerson is seeking a Senior Cost Controller in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, for a hybrid role. The position involves accurate cost and inventory reporting, financial analysis, budgeting, and process improvement, collaborating with various departments to support informed financial decisions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Calculate, maintain, and update standard costs for raw materials and finished goods.
Prepare periodic reports comparing budgeted costs with actual costs and recommend corrective actions.
Analyze project costs, calculate ICO selling prices, and prepare price files.
Analyze inventory variances, ensure valuation and reconciliation of inventories, and provide audit documentation.
Analyze Purchase Price Variance and Invoice Price Variance and prepare adjustment entries.
Calculate and prepare production-related accounting entries for group and statutory reporting.
Support the Finance Manager in monitoring financial results and analyzing monthly variances.
Perform monthly reporting and upload financial data in HFM (trial balance, P&L, headcount, asset management, POR).
Prepare reports for consolidation at BU and HQ level and financial data for management presentations.
Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Marketing, Procurement, and Materials teams as a key finance interface.
Manage the analysis and recording of material provisions and analyze/reduce non-moving inventory.
Monitor General Ledger accounting processes and balance sheet account reconciliations.
Provide financial support for productivity, cost reduction, and new product introduction projects.
Ensure compliance with financial and accounting regulations and internal procedures.
Support internal and statutory audits.
Ensure accuracy of submitted data and reports.
Comply with ISO 9001 Quality Management System procedures.

Requirements

University degree in a relevant field.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in cost analysis and/or reporting and budgeting.
Good command of English.
Computer literacy, including MS Office, Internet, and e-mail.

Desired Qualifications

Experience using accounting software.
Proactive approach.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Effective communication skills.

Benefits

Opportunity to play a key role in ensuring accurate cost and inventory reporting.
Support informed financial decisions across the organization.
Partner closely with Finance and cross-functional teams.
Contribute to continuous improvement within operations.
Support for ongoing career development.
Inclusive culture.
Mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities.
Investment in your success.

Skills

MS OfficeEnglish

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