Global Costing Controller
Join the professional team of Gedeon Richter Plc., a leading pharmaceutical company in Hungary and the region!
We do not base our success on the great deeds of lonely heroes. At Richter, we believe in active co-operation - within and outside the teams. We know how to collaborate effectively and respectfully with professionals of different fields, disciplines, and organisational units.
Gedeon Richter is looking for a committed and experienced professional for the position
Global Costing Controller
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This is a newly established global position within Operations Controlling, reporting to the Global Costing Manager.
You will play a key role in shaping and operating the Group’s product costing framework, covering approximately HUF 300 billion annual COGS across 4,000 SKUs and 8 production sites worldwide. Your mission is to ensure accurate product cost measurement and profitability analysis, while supporting the design and implementation of standard costing in an SAP S/4HANA environment.
Key responsibilities
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Support the establishment and operation of global standard costing practices for finished goods, API and CDMO activities.
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Perform planning, budgeting, closing, forecasting and variance analysis for product costs and COGS.
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Guide and train local costing and finance teams across international production sites.
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Contribute to the development and standardization of the Group Costing Manual.
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Support the design and implementation of interim and long-term costing and reporting system solutions.
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Actively participate in SAP S/4HANA standard costing and management reporting implementation.
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Drive product cost optimization initiatives and support SKU and portfolio profitability analysis.
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Prepare management reports and benchmarking analyses, and contribute to executive-level materials.
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Support M&A activities and deputize for the Global Costing Manager when required.
Requirements
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Minimum 10 years of experience in product or standard costing within manufacturing or operations controlling roles at large multinational companies.
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Strong conceptual and hands-on expertise in standard costing and COGS calculation in an SAP environment.
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Experience in multi-site or international environments is an advantage.
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SAP product costing implementation experience is a strong plus.
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Fluent English and Hungarian.
Key Competencies
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Strong knowledge of IFRS, local GAAP, consolidation and management reporting principles.
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Highly analytical with advanced problem-solving skills.
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Confident in handling and structuring large datasets.
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Business-minded, proactive and results-driven.
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Excellent communication and presentation skills.
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Collaborative, structured and high-integrity professional.
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The Richter community looks forward to your application.
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- Competitive Compensation: In addition to your base salary, enjoy a generous benefits package including cafeteria allowance, pension fund contribution, life and accident insurance, and employee stock options.
- Health & Well-being: We support your well-being with comprehensive healthcare programs, access to in-house medical services, and private health insurance.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home two days a week.
- Family Support: Take advantage of company-run holiday resorts, free sports facilities (including pool, gym, and courts), school-start support, and an in-house kindergarten.
- Continuous Learning: Advance your skills with ongoing professional development and training programs.
The Richter community is looking forward to your application.