About The Opportunity

A fast-scaling industrial manufacturing firm in India, we specialize in end-to-end production, cost optimization, and financial control for high-volume manufacturing units. We empower plant-level finance teams with real-time cost visibility, variance analysis, and margin protection tools — turning shopfloor data into strategic financial decisions. You'll be embedded in the heart of operations, bridging finance with production to drive Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen-style efficiency gains.

Role & Responsibilities

Track and reconcile manufacturing costs — direct materials, labor, and overhead — across multiple production lines with daily accuracy.
Prepare standard cost cards, conduct monthly variance analysis, and report root causes to plant managers and finance leadership.
Partner with production and procurement to identify cost-saving levers, including BOM optimization, yield improvement, and scrap reduction.
Develop and maintain cost accounting dashboards in Excel and ERP (SAP/Oracle) for real-time plant P&L visibility.
Support CAPEX and OPEX budgeting cycles, ensuring alignment with operational targets and capacity planning.
Ensure compliance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) and internal controls for inventory valuation and WIP accounting.

Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have

Cost Accounting
SAP FICO
Standard Costing
Variance Analysis
Manufacturing Accounting
ERP Systems
Excel Advanced
Ind AS Compliance

Preferred

CA Inter / CMA Inter
Experience in discrete manufacturing (auto, FMCG, or engineering)
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles

Benefits & Culture Highlights

On-site role with structured career progression paths in industrial finance.
Collaborative, data-driven culture where cost accountants directly influence plant profitability.
Access to cross-functional training in operations and supply chain finance.

Skills: finance,data,cost accounting,optimization,accounting,excel,ind,variance analysis,manufacturing,operations

Cost Accounting & Finance (FROM MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY)