Cost Controller

We are looking for your talent! Join our team to work in a creative and multidisciplinary environment with professionals from the United States, Denmark, Hungary, among others.

Main responsibility

As a Cost Controller you will prepare comprehensive financial analyses for operations, including interim and final financial statements with supporting schedules to provide valuable insights for management decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Business Unit & Site-Level Support

Provide comprehensive financial support for manufacturing sites across North America and internationally.

Analyze site-level performance, working closely with cost controllers and plant managers to ensure financial accuracy and efficiency.

Product Costing & Standard Cost Analysis

Lead annual and monthly product costing cycles, including BOM analysis, material usage variances, routings, and tariff impact.

Evaluate and validate costing structures in SAP, support accurate costing for new products and projects.

Data-Driven Decision Support

Collaborate with cost accountants, general accounting, and local management to provide data-driven insights and drive strategic decisions through financial analysis.

Financial Analysis

Lead the analysis of local financial performance, including reviewing and interpreting financial results to identify cost reduction, productivity improvements, and profit optimization opportunities.

Budgeting and Forecasting

Oversee financial forecasting and budgeting activities for the division, ensuring accuracy and alignment with company goals.

Financial Reporting & Recommendations

Review, analyze, and interpret the results of all financial statements, offering specific recommendations to management for cost reductions, productivity increases, and overall profit improvement.

Qualifications & skills

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field. A professional certification such as CPA or CMA is a plus.

5-7 years of experience in cost accounting, financial control or manufacturing finance.

Strong proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting.

In-depth knowledge of financial statements and performance analysis.

Strong understanding of IFRS, IAS, US GAAP, and SOX 404 regulations.

Experience with SAP and financial reporting software.

Advanced Excel skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Must have

Advanced English.

What makes us different?

At Nilfisk, we know that great collaborators make a great company. We value teamwork, autonomy, effort, and the development of our employees.

We offer work in multicultural teams, work‑life balance, benefits that exceed legal requirements, a diverse cultural environment, career development, and of course, unlimited coffee.

Superior benefits : Year-end bonus, Savings fund, Meal vouchers, Major medical expenses insurance, Life insurance, Vacation bonus, Employee Profit sharing, Annual Medical exams, dental & vision support.

You will receive attention and support from a team of experts in Human Resources who possess strong interpersonal and empathetic skills.

What happens with your application?

We will look at your application and contact you for a phone interview if relevant. If there is a mutual match, we will invite you to an interview with the hiring manager and potentially a colleague.

The next interview will be on site with our local HR team, this will provide an opportunity for you, to see our site and your potential workplace, and get to know us and our culture.

Let’s create a cleaner future together

Cleaning has emerged as a key contributor to health and safety, sparked by technology and innovation. At Nilfisk we are a driving force in this development. Being part of Nilfisk means thinking outside of the box, bringing your inspiring ideas to life, sharing the results, and learning from your setbacks. We believe that diversity is our greatest strength – as we achieve the best results from a wide variety of views and approaches. At Nilfisk, you have the freedom to be yourself and express your opinions. Nilfisk is firmly committed to growth and sustainability in everything we do. You will be empowered in your role as you collaborate with passionate colleagues on a quest to create a cleaner future.

Are you ready to make a change for a cleaner future?

We embrace diversity and equality with an environment of inclusion

We encourage everyone to apply for the position, regardless of origin, race, ethnicity, religion, physical or mental ability, gender, gender-identity or expression, sexual orientation, and age.

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Talent Acquisition Process

Nilfisk does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process. We do not request payment or fees from candidates for any employment-related purpose. If you encounter any such activity, please report it immediately on Nilfisk Whistleblower website.

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