Cost Accountant

Job Title

Cost Accountant

Location

Parma Italy Gardner Denver Srl

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 Summary

The Cost Accountant 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

Assist in the preparation of budgets forecasts and financial planning processes

Monitor plant performance through cost control and operational KPIs

Collaborate with Operations to analyze financial impacts and identify improvement opportunities

Prepare and maintain management reports and financial dashboards

Support internal control activities and ensure data accuracy and compliance

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within controlling and reporting processes

Basic Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Economics Finance Business Administration or similar

23 years of experience in Controlling Finance or Audit (also internship experience considered)

Extensive knowledge of accounting and financial principles

Proficiency in Excel; experience with SAP ERP systems; good knowledge of Basware Jaggaer Qlik and other business intelligence tools

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 locations 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

What we Offer

• International and dynamic work environment
• Smartworking policy
• Continuous training and access to learning through LinkedIn Learning
• Corporate welfare and comprehensive benefits programs
• Local productivity bonus
• Employee share ownership program