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

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or similar

• 2–3 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 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

What we Offer

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