Cost Controller

ppSince 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. /p h3About the Role /h3 pPurpose of the Role /p ul liOversee 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. /li /ul h3Responsibilities /h3 ul liPrepare budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses for production costs, materials, labor, and overhead /li liCalculate and update standard product costs (standard costing) /li liPrepare periodic reports on manufacturing KPIs (efficiency, yield, scrap, fixed cost absorption) /li liCollaborate with production, procurement, logistics, and quality to collect data and validate cost information /li liSupport monthly/quarterly closings with related economic analyses /li liIdentify inefficiencies and propose corrective actions to contain costs /li liContribute to business cases and profitability analyses for investments or new orders /li liMaintain and improve costing models and data flows in the ERP system /li liOversee inventory management and valuation processes to ensure accurate cost reporting and financial controls /li liPerform project cost accounting to track profitability, cost performance, and margin drivers by project or order /li liSupport the implementation and use of work orders for manufacturing to improve cost traceability, production reporting, and operational control /li /ul h3Qualifications /h3 ul liBachelor’s degree in economics, accounting, Industrial Engineering, or a related field /li /ul h3Required Skills /h3 ul liAt least 2–5 years of experience in management control/cost control roles, preferably in a manufacturing environment /li liExcellent knowledge of Excel (pivot tables, analytical models); knowledge of BI systems is a plus /li liFamiliarity with ERP systems (Odoo, SAP, Oracle, Dynamics), particularly controlling modules /li liKnowledge of the principles of industrial accounting and standard costing /li liKnowledge of SOX compliance and US GAAP standards /li liFamiliarity with AI use in accounting is a plus /li liStrong analytical skills and attention to detail /li liExcellent communication skills for interacting with non-financial departments /li liGood knowledge of English /li /ul h3Preferred Skills /h3 ul liKnowledge of BI systems /li liFamiliarity with AI use in accounting /li /ul h3Pay range and compensation package /h3 pEmployment is expected to be under the National Collective Labor Agreement (CCNL) for the Metalworking Industry,under a 1-year fixed-term contract. /p pRAL 32-38k. /p h3Equal Opportunity Statement /h3 pThis 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. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr