Cost Controller

Posted:
5/13/2026, 12:30:12 AM

Location(s):
North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany ⋅ Overath, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level

Field(s):
Finance & Banking

About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.  

 

Whether you are someone looking for a career change, a professional, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!

Key responsibilities of the role:

  • Monthly standard reporting
  • Preparation of monthly financial statements in accordance with HGB and US-GAAP
  • Preparation of Cash Flow Forecast
  • Ongoing variance analysis of monthly and annual results
  • Support and preparation of annual financial statements in accordance with HGB and US-GAAP
  • Key involvement in budget preparation
  • Processing and preparation of all ad hoc requests and analyses
  • Monitoring and correction of cost center postings to ensure accurate cost calculation
  • Significant involvement in the development and expansion of reporting structures and controlling tools
  • Post-calculation of customer projects

 

Required qualifications and experience:

  • 3–4 years of relevant professional experience in controlling
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Strong Analytical Skills :
    • Capability to create clear and understandable reports for stakeholders
    • Ability to understand business operations and financial drivers
    • Experience analyzing, interpreting, and presenting financial data
  • Communication & Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Curiosity & Continuous Improvement Mindset
  • Self-Motivation & Ownership

Preferred qualifications and experience:

  • ERP Systems Experience -  with ERP systems such as SAP and/or Oracle

 

About the company:

SPH by Copeland is an innovative German technology company at the forefront of industrial decarbonization, developing and delivering high-temperature heat pump solutions that transform industrial waste heat into efficient, high-quality process heat. With its proprietary ThermBooster™ technology, SPH enables energy-intensive industries to significantly reduce CO₂ emissions and operating costs. As part of Copeland, a global leader in sustainable climate and industrial solutions, SPH combines agile engineering innovation with the scale, stability, and global reach of a market-leading organization.

Our Commitment to Our People 

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial. 

Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally. 

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including parental leav, vacation and holiday leave. 

Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team! 

 

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce.  Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or disability. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. 

 

Work Authorization 

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the Country in which they apply. This is not a position for which sponsorship or work authorization will be provided.  

No calls or agency requests please. 

Copeland

Website: https://www.copeland.com/

Headquarter Location: Sidney, Ohio, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1921

IPO Status: Private

Last Funding Type: Secondary Market

Industries: Consumer Electronics ⋅ Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) ⋅ Industrial ⋅ Manufacturing