Parma Cost Accountant - Cost Control & Financial Insights

Ingersoll Rand; Parma; On-site; EUR 23,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International environment

Smart working policy

LinkedIn Learning access

Corporate welfare programs

Performance-based bonus scheme

Stock option plan

Company canteen

Job summary

Gardner Denver Srl in Parma seeks a Cost Accountant to support cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting and monthly reporting within the Controlling Department. You will work closely with Operations and Finance to ensure accurate financial insights for informed business decisions.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in economics/finance, 1–2 years in Controlling, and strong Excel experience, with SAP ERP and BI tools preferred. Italian fluency and English working knowledge are important.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or similar.
• 1–2 years of experience in Controlling and Finance (also internship experience considered).
• Proficiency in Excel; SAP ERP systems and knowledge of BI tools is preferential requirement.
• Fluency in Italian and good working knowledge of English.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly closing activities, including cost analysis and variance reporting.
• Standard costs maintenance and calculation.
• Collaborate with Operations to analyze financial impacts and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support internal control activities and ensure data accuracy and compliance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within controlling and reporting processes.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Italian language

English language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or similar

Tools

SAP ERP systems

BI tools

Job description

About Us

Gardner Denver Srl is a company specialized in high- and low-pressure products, operating within an international industrial group. The company has two manufacturing plants in Italy: the Parma plant, specialized in the production of low-pressure blowers and Engineer-To-Order (ETO) machines under the Robuschi brand (PFT EMEIA), and the Lonate Pozzolo plant, specialized in the production and sale of compressors under the Champion brand (Compressors EMEIA). A third location in Vignate hosts a repair workshop and sales offices dedicated to vacuum solutions under the Elmo Rietschle brand (PFT EMEIA).

Job Title

Cost Accountant

Location

Gardner Denver Srl – Parma

Job Summary

The Cost Accountant (Financial Analyst I) will be part of the Controlling Department and will report directly to the Plant Controller. The role will support the financial management of the Parma plant, contributing to controlling, budgeting, forecasting, and monthly reporting activities. The position works in close collaboration with Operations and Finance to ensure accurate financial analysis and to support informed business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly closing activities, including cost analysis and variance reporting
• Standard costs maintenance and calculation
• Collaborate with Operations to analyze financial impacts and identify improvement opportunities
• Support internal control activities and ensure data accuracy and compliance
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within controlling and reporting processes

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or similar
• 1–2 years of experience in Controlling and Finance (also internship experience considered)
• Knowledge of accounting and financial principles
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with SAP ERPsystems and knowledge of BI tools is preferential requirement
• Fluency in Italian and good working knowledge of English

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements

Fully site-based role at the Parma plant (smart working allowed, following location’s rules)Limited and occasional travel may be required

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work with deadlines and monthly closing cycles
• Good communication skills and ability to interact with non-finance stakeholders
• Proactive mindset and willingness to learn

Salary range

€23.100 - €40.940

Collective Bargaining Agreement

Italian Metalworkers' National Collective Labor Agreement (CCNL Metalmeccanico)

What We Offer

• An international, dynamic, and stimulating work environment
• Dedicated smart working policy
• Continuous learning and development opportunities, including access to LinkedIn Learning
• Corporate welfare programs and employee benefits
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• Company stock option plan
• Company canteen

Parma Cost Accountant - Cost Control & Financial Insights • Parma, IT