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
