If you are a Cost Accounting Manager professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, this position in Eger, Hungary offers the chance to lead cost accounting activities for our valves manufacturing and distribution operations. You will ensure accurate product costing, inventory valuation, and margin analysis while supporting expanding responsibilities across multiple European legal entities and driving SAP and process standardization. This is an on‑site role, as close collaboration with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Finance partners is essential to success. The role is also open for internal candidates across Europe who are interested in relocating to Eger.
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
1. Lead core cost accounting activities, including standard costing, WIP, inventory valuation, and variance analysis.
2. Maintain and improve product costing models in SAP, ensuring accurate BOMs, routings, labor standards, and overhead structures.
3. Analyze manufacturing variances, identify cost‑optimization opportunities, and support engineered‑to‑order and configure‑to‑order cost modeling.
4. Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Finance to support new product introductions, process improvements, and cost‑reduction initiatives.
5. Oversee month‑end close activities and ensure compliance with internal controls, inventory policies, and cost‑accounting standards.
6. Provide clear cost, margin, and profitability insights to support strategic decisions and business planning.
7. Mentor and guide cost accounting team members, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
Who You Are:You make sound decisions by leveraging data, insights, and business understanding. You collaborate effectively across functions and geographies, building trust and shared ownership of results. You approach challenges with curiosity and a problem‑solving mindset, simplifying complex topics and communicating them in a clear, engaging way. You take initiative, step up to address issues directly, and contribute to improving processes, tools, and ways of working.For This Role, You Will Need:
8. Experience in cost accounting gained through work in manufacturing or similarly complex environments.
9. Hands‑on knowledge of SAP or similar ERP system, especially in financial and controlling processes.
10. Strong understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, inventory accounting, and cost controls.
11. Proficiency in Excel and an ability to work with reporting or analytics tools.
12. Strong analytical thinking, communication skills, and the ability to translate financial insights into business recommendations.
13. Ability and willingness to work on site in Eger to effectively support operations and partner teams.
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
14. Experience in global or multi‑entity organizations.
15. Exposure to SAP implementations or system enhancements.
16. Experience leading or mentoring others.
17. Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills and a continuous‑improvement mindset.
18. Ability to navigate complexity, manage ambiguity, and maintain high attention to detail.
19. German language skills
Our Culture & Commitment to You:
At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams.
Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
What We Offer
20. A varied and creative role in the exciting and fast-growing field of automation
21. Excellent opportunities for personal growth and long-term career development within EMERSON, a global leader
22. A supportive and welcoming atmosphere within our dynamic team
23. An international environment where motivated people truly make an impact
24. Flexible working hours and ability to work from home one day a week