Costing Specialist

COSTING SPECIALIST M F D Location Chennai - Tamil Nadu India FORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier Coming together with Faurecia in the FORVIA Group we build the world s seventh largest supplier of automotive technologies As a global market leader in high-growth areas FORVIA employs 157 000 people worldwide FORVIA HELLA therein stands for high-performance lighting technology and automotive electronics At the same time we cover a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles with our Business Group Lifecycle Solutions With around 37 500 employees at over 125 locations the Company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of EUR 8 1 billion on a preliminary basis in the fiscal year 2023 YOUR TASKS Developing and implementing cost standards and procedures for all products and services Maintaining and updating the costing system and databases ensuring all cost information is accurate and up-to-date Utilizing advanced proficiency in various software system applications and tools to evaluate current business activities and to forecast future operational costs Identifying cost-saving opportunities and suggest more cost-efficient methods or procedures to improve existing processes Performing cost audits to ensure cost data is allocated correctly Providing recommendations to management regarding cost-benefit analysis margin analysis and job costing analysis Working closely with project managers to understand project expenditures and ensure all are accurately recorded and reported YOUR QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor s degree in engineering or equivalent Proven experience as a Cost Specialist or a similar role in the automotive industry Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced skills in Excel and familiarity with ERP and other accounting software Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex financial data Demonstrable knowledge of costing principles and practices Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy Ability to work under pressure meet strict deadlines and work on multiple tasks simultaneously Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial staff Professional certification such as CMA Certified Management Accountant or similar will be a plus Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with different levels of employees and management High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation Even if you do not meet all our requirements do not hesitate to apply to us because the further development of our employees is very important to us and opens up a wide range of opportunities for you in our company FORVIA HELLA stands for the variety of all employees Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties regardless of their ethical and social background age religion gender disability sexual orientation or identity HELLA India Automotive Pvt Ltd Gokulakrishnan Vijayakumar