Cost Accountant

Job Title

Cost Accountant

Location

Gardner Denver Srl – Parma

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 (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 ERP systems 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
  
  

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