Senior Cost Controller & Data Governance

About the role

As a Senior Cost Controller & Data Governance specialist, you will lead the design, implementation and continuous improvement of cost accounting, allocation and data quality processes across the NORMA Group. You will act as a bridge between Controlling, Finance and IT teams, ensuring transparent, comparable and reliable cost information for decision‑making.

Key responsibilities

• Own and monitor the internal control framework for cost‑center usage across all entities.
• Ensure consistent application of cost‑allocation methodologies in line with Group standards.
• Maintain, update and develop the Group Cost Accounting Manual.
• Define and enforce standards for cost structure, transparency and comparability.
• Design regular data‑quality checks for cost‑center postings and allocations.
• Identify and resolve inconsistencies in cost‑center usage and allocation logic.
• Coordinate structured data flows into central data lakes and BI systems.
• Manage cost‑center hierarchies, aligning them with organizational reporting requirements.
• Organise and coordinate the operational side of the transfer‑pricing process, supporting approval workflows and documentation.
• Lead cross‑functional projects that improve cost transparency, reporting and automation.

Required profile

• Degree in Finance, Controlling, Accounting or a related field.
• Several years of experience in Controlling, Cost Accounting or Finance.
• Strong understanding of cost‑center governance, cost allocation and transfer‑pricing processes.
• Proven ability to work across finance, controlling and IT teams.
• Excellent analytical mindset with a focus on data quality and process improvement.

Required skills