Cost Allocation Specialist

Company Description

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. We have more than 18,000 experts working across our global operations in 35 countries. Our experts are leaders in their fields, developing and delivering innovative solutions in diverse markets including Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, and Management Consulting. We invite you to contribute to a more sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do

We believe in the strength of diversity and know that unique experiences and perspectives are vital for creating truly sustainable societies. Therefore, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can flourish and reach their potential. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and encourage you to contact our recruitment team to discuss any accommodations you need during the application process.

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

Additional Information

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

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

We offer :

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.

Skills Required

Accruals, Erp System, Microsoft Applications, Journal Entries