Cost Controller
Pubblicato il 25-09-2026 - Alfamation in Roma
About the Company
Since 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.
About the Role
Purpose of the Role
Oversee 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.
Responsibilities
Prepare budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses for production costs, materials, labor, and overhead Calculate and update standard product costs (standard costing) Prepare periodic reports on manufacturing KPIs (efficiency, yield, scrap, fixed cost absorption) Collaborate with production, procurement, logistics,
and quality to collect data and validate cost information Support monthly/quarterly closings with related economic analyses Identify inefficiencies and propose corrective actions to contain costs Contribute to business cases and profitability analyses for investments or new orders Maintain and improve costing models and data flows in the ERP system Oversee inventory management and valuation processes to ensure accurate cost reporting and financial controls Perform project cost accounting to track profitability, cost performance, and margin drivers by project or order Support the implementation and use of work orders for manufacturing to improve cost traceability, production reporting, and operational control
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in economics, accounting, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
Required Skills
At least 2–5 years of experience in management control/cost control roles, preferably in a manufacturing environment Excellent knowledge of Excel (pivot tables, analytical models); knowledge of BI systems is a plus Familiarity with ERP systems (Odoo, SAP, Oracle, Dynamics), particularly controlling modules Knowledge of the principles of industrial accounting and standard costing Knowledge of SOX compliance and US GAAP standards Familiarity with AI use in accounting is a plus Strong analytical skills and attention to detail Excellent communication skills for interacting with non-financial departments Good knowledge of English
Preferred Skills
Knowledge of BI systems Familiarity with AI use in accounting
Pay range and compensation package Employment is expected to be under the National Collective Labor Agreement (CCNL) for the Metalworking Industry,under a 1-year fixed-term contract. RAL 32-38k.
Equal Opportunity Statement This 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.