Cost Controller Executive-Pharma-Istanbul

Our client is a leading international manufacturer of radiopharmaceutical products, delivering high-quality therapeutic solutions for the diagnosis and treatment of life-threatening diseases. They are seeking a motivated and responsible Cost Controller Executive to lead and manage all cost-related activities across the organization. This role is critical for ensuring financial accuracy, transparency, and operational efficiency.

This role is hybrid: 3 days in the office and 2 days from home. During the first 2 months, the candidate is required to work onsite at the Gebze and Kavacik locations.

The successful candidate will provide deep cost insights, profitability analyses, and strategic recommendations to support decision-making at all levels. You will play a key role in driving cost optimization, leading improvement projects, and supporting digitalization and automation initiatives across finance and operations.

Candidates with strong experience in SAP CO/MM, manufacturing cost management, and process enhancement will thrive in this role. They will also support Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB) projects and ad hoc financial analyses.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute month-end and year-end cost closing processes in SAP (CO      & FI modules).

• Prepare, analyze, and monitor production cost budgets, identifying      variances and proposing actions.

• Deliver detailed cost analysis and profitability reports by      product, customer, and business segment.

• Conduct regular budget reviews and identify opportunities for cost      reduction and efficiency gains.

• Prepare ad hoc cost and management reports to support strategic      decisions.

• Monitor and analyze maintenance costs on an order basis, ensuring      accurate accounting entries.

• Control and validate all SAP MM transactions, ensuring proper      account assignments.

• Play an active role in SAP implementation, development, and      enhancement projects, especially those related to costing and controlling.

• Oversee inventory management, stock aging analysis, and correction      of transactional errors.

• Support key company-wide initiatives such as Zero-Based Budgeting      (ZBB), Continuous Improvement, and Sustainability projects.

• Contribute to investment decisions through feasibility studies, ROI      calculations, and project monitoring.

• Lead and support process improvement and automation initiatives to      strengthen financial planning and reporting capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline.

• 6–10 years of experience in cost controlling, management accounting, or financial planning in a manufacturing/industrial environment.

• Strong command of SAP CO and MM modules; experience with SAP implementation or system setup is a significant advantage.

• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and a high-quality reporting mindset.

• Good understanding of IFRS reporting, KPI tracking, cost allocation methods, and variance analysis.

• Very good English proficiency, both written and spoken.

• Strong project management skills and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally as needed.

What We Offer

• A dynamic and collaborative work environment

• Opportunity to take ownership of cost structure and financial performance insights

• Participation in strategic transformation and digitalization projects

• Growth and development opportunities within a global organization

Only the candidates that fulfil these requirements will be considered. Send your CV in English indicating the job reference to: eylem.atilgan@conexusrecruitment.com. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.