Cost Controller

About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression controls software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.

Whether you are someone looking for a career change a professional an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity or recent graduate we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!

We are seeking a highly skilled Cost Controller to join our team in Cluj-Napoca. This role will be responsible for the creation maintenance and governance of standard costs and costed Bills of Material (BOMs) across multiple business units and entities. The Cost Controller will serve as the central point of expertise for product costing supporting manufacturing supply chain finance and operational teams while driving continuous improvement in costing methodologies and standard cost calculations.

This job is based in Cluj-Napoca Romania. We provide a flexible working schedule with the option of working hybrid.

Key Responsibilities of the Role

• Create and maintain standard costs for newly created items across multiple business units and entities ensuring accuracy and consistency across locations.

• Perform item costing activities for Distribution Centers (DC) Warranty Centers and other operational locations while ensuring all items are correctly costed prior to inventory transactions.

• Maintain costing-related master data within ERP systems and create validate and maintain costed Bills of Material (BOMs).

• Ensure cost structures accurately reflect material labor and overhead components to support accurate inventory valuation and financial reporting.

• Analyze and validate standard cost calculations investigate cost variances and recommend corrective actions to improve costing accuracy and efficiency.

• Support annual standard cost updates and periodic cost reviews while driving continuous improvements in costing methodologies and calculation approaches.

• Develop and prepare financial reports analyses and insights that increase transparency into product costs profitability and cost drivers for business stakeholders.

• Support the deployment and adherence of global costing processes policies and internal controls while ensuring compliance with company standards.

• Collaborate with Operations Supply Chain Procurement Manufacturing and Finance teams to establish consistent cost management practices across locations.

• Provide guidance and support to business stakeholders regarding costing requirements processes and best practices.

• Calculate and maintain cost-based intercompany pricing and support related financial analysis activities.

• Identify opportunities to standardize streamline and automate costing processes across multiple business units and entities.

• Lead initiatives focused on improving costing accuracy operational efficiency and reporting capabilities.

• Support ERP enhancements system implementations and process improvement projects related to product costing and financial data management.

• Develop and maintain costing documentation procedures and governance standards to ensure consistency and sustainability of costing processes.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Business Administration or a related field.

• 37 years of relevant experience in product costing manufacturing finance cost accounting or a similar role.

• Experience working with ERP systems such as Oracle SAP JDE or similar platforms.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial and operational data identify trends and provide actionable recommendations.

• Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Professional certification such as CMA CIMA CPA ACCA or equivalent is an advantage.

• Strong regional accounting knowledge including US GAAP and IFRS.

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills particularly Excel PowerPoint and Outlook.

• Proactive and results-oriented mindset with the ability to identify improvement opportunities and drive execution.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.

• Flexible attitude and ability to adapt in a dynamic global environment.

About the Location

Our Cluj-Napoca office is a key European hub for Copeland supporting engineering IT finance marketing and customer operations. Opened in 2024 the modern office is home to more than 240 professionals who contribute to Copelands global and European operations. This dynamic environment offers excellent opportunities for career growth collaboration and the chance to be part of an innovative fast-growing team.

Join our dynamic team and be part of a forward-thinking company leading innovation in the industry.

If this sounds like you please apply! We cant wait to speak with you!

Our Commitment to Our People

Across the globe we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. Thats why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable futurefor our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations HVACR technology and cold chain solutions we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes from residential to commercial to industrial.

Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion openness and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership so they can thrive personally and professionally.

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs. We provide employees with flexible time off plans including parental leav vacation and holiday leave.

Together we have the opportunity and the power to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning heating and refrigeration and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

At Copeland we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds and with diverse perspectives are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex race color religion national origin age marital status political affiliation sexual orientation gender identity genetic information or disability. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

Work Authorization

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the Country in which they apply. This is not a position for which sponsorship or work authorization will be provided.

No calls or agency requests please.

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1