Strategic Cost Controller: IT & Marketing | European Focus

Shurgard Self-Storage; Groot-Bijgaarden; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra-legal benefits

Job summary

Shurgard Self-Storage is seeking a Cost Accountant to support monitoring, analysis and reporting of major expense categories across Europe. You will collaborate with Finance, Procurement, IT and Marketing to drive cost control and provide insights for leadership.

Requirements include 5+ years in accounting, IFRS/local GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel and SAP experience, and English fluency with French or German a plus. Some travel may be needed and you will work with the Accounting Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in accounting, finance or economics or equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years in accounting.
• Experience in Services or Retail is required.
• Fluent in English; French or German is a strong asset.
• Exposure to multi-country/shared service center is a plus.
• Familiarity with IFRS/local GAAP is a plus.
• Advanced Excel; SAP experience required.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze major expense categories (IT, marketing, consultancy) and report for the Group.
• Oversee invoice and purchase order cycle admin and postings.
• Support month-end closing, accruals, reconciliations, intercompany recharges and adjustments.
• Analyze variances vs budget/forecast, prepare commentary.

Skills

English fluency

French or German (asset)

Multi-country experience (plus)

MS Excel advanced

IT systems curiosity

Communication and collaboration

Change agent mindset

Team leadership support

Education

Bachelor/Master in accounting, finance or economics

Tools

SAP

Job description

Shurgard Self-Storage is seeking a Cost Accountant to support monitoring, analysis and reporting of major expense categories across Europe. You will collaborate with Finance, Procurement, IT and Marketing to drive cost control and provide insights for leadership.

Requirements include 5+ years in accounting, IFRS/local GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel and SAP experience, and English fluency with French or German a plus. Some travel may be needed and you will work with the Accounting Manager.