Cost Controller in at Alfamation Spa

Purpose of the Role

Oversee the monitoring and analysis of manufacturing costs in an electronics manufacturing environment characterized by complex bills of materials, supporting management in economic decision-making through accurate reporting, variance analysis, and the identification of areas for efficiency improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses for production costs, materials, labor, and overhead

Calculate and update standard product costs (standard costing)

Prepare periodic reports on manufacturing KPIs (efficiency, yield, scrap, fixed cost absorption)

Collaborate with production, procurement, logistics, and quality to collect data and validate cost information

Support monthly/quarterly closings with related economic analyses

Identify inefficiencies and propose corrective actions to contain costs

Contribute to business cases and profitability analyses for investments or new orders

Maintain and improve costing models and data flows in the ERP system

Oversee inventory management and valuation processes to ensure accurate cost reporting and financial controls

Perform project cost accounting to track profitability, cost performance, and margin drivers by project or order

Support the implementation and use of work orders for manufacturing to improve cost traceability, production reporting, and operational control

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in economics, accounting, Industrial Engineering, or a related field

At least 2–5 years of experience in management control/cost control roles, preferably in a manufacturing environment

Excellent knowledge of Excel (pivot tables, analytical models); knowledge of BI systems is a plus

Familiarity with ERP systems (Odoo, SAP, Oracle, Dynamics), particularly controlling modules

Knowledge of the principles of industrial accounting and standard costing

Knowledge of SOX compliance and US GAAP standards

Familiarity with AI use in accounting is a plus

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Excellent communication skills for interacting with non-financial departments

Good knowledge of English