Cost Accounting & Finance (FROM MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY)

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. Youll 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