Cost Allocation Specialist

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Controller / Cost Allocation Specialist to join our Global Cost Management team. This role is pivotal in supporting and developing global cost allocation processes in close collaboration with colleagues across various international locations. It offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the globalization of Ramboll’s support setup while gaining valuable experience in financial controlling.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the allocation of fixed costs and IT-related expenses using diverse allocation criteria.
• Support the global finance team in annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting activities.
• Monitor monthly cost allocations to ensure alignment with budgeted and forecasted figures.
• Analyze profit and loss statements and highlight key areas of concern for management review.
• Reconcile and report on cost allocations versus actual expenditures and budget versus actual performance.
• Investigate and report on significant variances, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
• Collaborate closely with the ERP development team to enhance and streamline the cost allocation process.
• Perform general accounting tasks, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, and provisions.
• Establish allocation rules in compliance with transfer pricing regulations.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analyses and prepare customized reports as needed.
• Serve as a key liaison for cost controllers, finance managers, business partners, and accounting teams, resolving queries related to cost allocations.
• Drive process improvement initiatives and contribute to financial optimization efforts.
• Partner with the Global Head of Finance, Functional Directors, and local leadership teams, leveraging strong controlling expertise to support strategic decision-making.

• Experience in cost allocations and controlling would be advantage.
• MBA Finance/ Post Graduate with Minimum 5-6 years working experience in similar position from either working in a local or central finance department of a global company
• Insight in cost controlling, support functions, allocation keys, invoicing and intercompany principles.
• High efficiency, discipline and good problem-solving skills
• Capability to work hands-on with high drive and think independently
• Experience in the usage of a global ERP system.
• IT savvy (in Microsoft applications as well as general application usage)
• Good listening skills & ability to communicate clearly and fluently in English.
• Strong team player with a constructive perspective and commitment to the success of the team and business.
• Good organizational understanding and ability to engage in dialogue with stakeholders

Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include:

self-motivated, solution mindset, attention to detail. A team player with ability to work independently with minimum supervision Flexible attitude, in agile environment with frequently changing deadlines can be relied on to meet deadlines, committed to both their work and personal development, with a willingness to widen their experience, including knowledge base and leadership skills. Good communication skills both written and verbal

• The ability to build relationships and trust, so your business colleagues see you as their partner, focusing on creating value for the business.
• The ability to understand and navigate a complex, relationship-based matrix organization to achieve key objectives.
• Being able to adopt a team-oriented approach to solving problems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Welcome to our Support Organization 

In Ramboll’s Support Organization we take pride in keeping Ramboll running smoothly, enabling bright minds throughout the organization to focus on their areas of expertise as we tie together all parts of the business. We provide support within areas like Finance, HR, IT, Legal, Communication, Facility Management and more, coordinating efforts and securing common ground for the development and servicing of clients and markets.

Ramboll globally 

Ramboll is a leading engineering, architecture, and consultancy company. Working at one of our offices in 35 countries you will join more than 16,000 fellow bright minds in creating innovative and sustainable solutions within Buildings, Transport, Energy, Environment and Health, Architecture, Landscape and Urbanism, Water and Management Consulting. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we help shape the society of tomorrow. 

Alle your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

What we can offer you

• Investment in your development
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
• Be valued for the unique person you are.
• Never be short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects.
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company

We offer:

• A challenging and interesting workday characterized by continuous learning, in an environment where you have many to spar with and learn from.
• Opportunity to work with varied work tasks, across the organization.
• Opportunity to develop and influence your own area of responsibility.

Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realize their full potential.

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV, cover letter, etc.

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.