Cost Controller

Alfamation; Lissone; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfamation, based in Lissone, Italy, is seeking a Cost Controller to oversee manufacturing costs, budgeting, and variance analysis in a high-tech environment. You will maintain costing models, support closings, and drive cost efficiency across production, materials, and overhead.

The role requires 2–5 years in cost control within manufacturing, strong Excel skills, ERP experience (Odoo/SAP/Oracle/Dynamics), and knowledge of SOX and US GAAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, accounting, industrial engineering, or related field.
• 2–5 years in management control/cost control, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong Excel skills; familiarity with BI systems is a plus.
• Experience with ERP systems (Odoo, SAP, Oracle, Dynamics) and costing.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance and US GAAP standards.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills; English proficiency.

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.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

English language

SOX compliance knowledge

US GAAP knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in economics / accounting / industrial engineering

Tools

ERP systems (Odoo, SAP, Oracle, Dynamics)

BI systems

AI in accounting

Job description

About the Company

Since 1991, Alfamation has been a leading company in the creation and production of testing solutions and tools for the electronics, automotive, microelectronics, and optoelectronics sectors. Since 2024, it has been part of the Electronics Division of inTEST Corporation, a publicly traded multinational group headquartered in New Jersey. In a highly technological and innovative environment, we design and develop customized testing tools and solutions, supporting our clients from the initial definition of requirements through to after-sales assistance. For our Lissone headquarters, we are looking for a Cost Controller.

About the Role

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.

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

Qualifications

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

Required Skills

• 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

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of BI systems
• Familiarity with AI use in accounting

Pay range and compensation package

Employment is expected to be under the National Collective Labor Agreement (CCNL) for the Metalworking Industry,under a 1-year fixed-term contract.

RAL 32-38k.

Equal Opportunity Statement

This job offer is open to candidates of all genders (Italian Law 903/77) and Alfamation is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace.