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 Responsibilities Standard Costing: Support the Global Costing Manager in establishing and operating standard costing and cost accounting practices for finished goods, API and CDMO that assess SKU level product costs from a legal entity and management accounting perspective Performance management: Perform periodic controlling processes (mid- and long-term planning, budgeting, closing, accrual preparation, reporting, forecasting, analysis) for standard product costs and deviations (COGS) Affiliate Steering, Guiding and Control: Guide operations sites’ Costing and Finance personnel across the Group. Deliver regular training to foreign operations sites’ Finance personnel. Control and challenge production sites costing processes and outputs Standardization across GR Group: Support the Global Costing Manager in developing Group Costing Manual and in driving standardization of product costing across GR Group Systems: Contribute to the design and implementation of controlling system solutions for global costing and reporting (to bridge the interim period until SAP implementation) that result in a high level of automation and simplification SAP S4 Implementation: Support concept design and implementation of standard costing and management reporting of COGS in SAP S4 environment and reporting thereof New Planning and Reporting Software and Architecture Implementation – Contribute to the concept design and implementation of a new Planning and (management)Reporting software for all dimensions of product costs Drive Efficiencies: Drive product cost efficiencies at Group level by identifying optimization levers and disseminate best practices to local sites Management Reporting: Prepare or contribute to the preparation of Operations Committee materials for Executive Management and any other analysis as require Benchmarking: Periodically conduct internal and external benchmarking and propose action plans based on benchmarking outcomes M&A Activities: Support M&A activities and integration of new acquisitions on an as required basis Requirements Minimum 10 years of progressive professional experience gained in product & standard costing in Manufacturing, Factory or Operations Financial Controlling or Finance controlling or financial analyst roles at large and complex multinational companies (e.g. FMCG, chemicals, pharma, etc.) Conceptual knowledge and hands-on experience in standard costing and product costing Practical knowledge of performing product costing and calculating COGS as per management accounting in an SAP environment is required HQ and/or multi-site and multi-country experience is a plus Experience in implementing product costing in SAP environment would be a huge plus Other skills and competencies Required capabilities and skills Thorough understanding of IFRS, HAS as well as consolidation, management accounting and reporting principles Highly analytical mindset and advanced problem-solving skills Proficiency in financial systems and budgeting/reporting tools At ease with managing and structuring large datasets Ability to navigate in a complex international environment and to work internationally Achievement oriented with a “can do” attitude, high level of energy Business acumen Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex issues in simplistic terms Advanced presentation preparation skills Collaborative style Integrity Language Skills: Fluent written and spoken English and Hungarian is a must What we offer Extensive benefits package (cafeteria, stock program, private life insurance) Home office opportunity (2 days /week) Flexible working hours Training and development opportunities In-house medical services and Medicover service Various sports opportunities (gym, swimming pool, AYCM) Challenging, responsible professional work Long-term employment Innovative and secure workplace The Richter community is looking forward to your application.