Controlling Analyst

Coloplast develops products and services that make life easier for people with very personal and private medical conditions. In Szczecin we are Business Centre that is responsible for global financial operations, orders administration, HR and IT support, marketing & data analysis activities, and many others. If you have the right profile and the right amount of curiosity and ambition you can be a part of this exciting challenge. Curiosity works here!

 

About the department:
The position is located in our Szczecin office and is part of the GO Finance organization, which supports operations by improving financial agendas and reporting on Global Operations. This includes financials related to Coloplast's innovation, logistics, and production activities - covering inventory and investment financials.
Our department offers a dynamic learning environment, with plenty of opportunities to take ownership of tasks while being surrounded by a team with a strong drive for excellence.

 

About the job:
Are you eager to work with ERP and BI systems, analyzing product cost data? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you'll collaborate with both operational business and finance stakeholders worldwide? Can you apply your analytical skills to understand cost drivers and contribute to impactful financial decisions? If you have experience in product costing, transfer pricing, and manufacturing accounting, we want you to join us!

 

As our new Controlling Analyst, you'll be part of the Global Costing & Inventory Team within the Controlling Team. You'll oversee the direct cost update process and report product cost changes to a variety of stakeholders within the company.
In addition, you will provide financial support to other functional areas, including:

• Manufacturing – Collaborate with plant controllers and production teams to identify cost-saving opportunities, analyze their impact, and engage in performance dialogues related to direct variable costs;
• Inventory Control – Investigate inventory adjustments triggered by cost price changes;
• Purchasing – Analyze purchase price variances, monitor material price trends, and provide insights on cost developments to support future pricing strategies;
• Corporate Taxes – Ensure internal pricing aligns with agreed profitability levels.

Your primary responsibility will be managing the global direct cost setup for all Coloplast entities, including direct labor, material costs, internal pricing for inter-company transfers (ICP1, ICP2), and company overheads.
Additional responsibilities:

• Calculating new cost prices;
• Monitoring variances and identifying cost price trends;
• Analyzing and reporting high volumes of data;
• Checking, reporting, and consolidating financial data;
• Managing the annual standard cost updates for all Coloplast Corporate items;
• Driving continuous improvement in controlling processes and identifying areas for optimization.

• Blend of data/technology-related & finance education would be ideal;
• Advanced Excel skills;
• Fluency in spoken and written English;
• Experience working with ERP and BI systems (preferably Oracle JDE, Power BI);
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities;
• A structured, methodical approach with the ability to work under pressure;
• A proactive mindset, with the ability to take initiative and drive improvements;
• Strong communication skills and the ability to clearly convey complex information;
• Collaborative spirit and a focus on teamwork;
• A growth mindset with passion for continuous improvement, always seeking opportunities to enhance processes and drive innovation;
• Strong technical fluency with the ability to utilize tools like Power Query, Power Automate, or similar platforms to automate processes and solve business challenges as a "citizen developer";
• Continuous learning and focus on self-development and personal growth;
• Experience with direct costs in a production company (will be advantage);
• Familiarity with transfer pricing (will be advantage).

In our Controlling Team, we value independence and ownership, but collaboration and a positive team spirit are integral to our success. We're looking for someone who can combine technical fluency with proactive problem-solving to help us drive continuous improvement.

 

• No probation period – long-term contract from the start;
• Hybrid and onsite work from our office in Szczecin;
• Flexible working hours;
• International work environment with Scandinavian culture;
• Opportunity to use and develop foreign languages in daily work;
• Fantastic work atmosphere full of respect and partnership;
• Internal trainings available in CPBC Academy.

• Modern workplace;
• No dress code zone;
• Great company events;
• Sports card;
• Private medical care;
• Transportation co-funding;
• Restaurant card;
• Holiday bonus and occasional cards;
• Good coffee and fresh fruits.