Cost Controller

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Cost Controller - Your new position?

As the Cost Controller, you will mainly responsible to perform cost accounting, inventory control and cost control activities for the site’s manufacturing & supply chain functions (Operations).

In this role you will be based in Pune and directly report into the Site Controller.

Sounds interesting? It could well be your perfect opportunity if, like us, you always aim to challenge yourself while being eager to learn every day in order to exceed customer needs and deliver value. You are also skilled at fostering strong relationships.

**In this exciting role you will**: Provide support to the Site Controller in other areas of manufacturing & supply chain management controlling Acts as a Business partner for Operations and Supply chain management to achieve their goals and making them aware of the financial risks and opportunities Ensure compliance with the Group policies and Statutory regulations Supporting requirements associated with the month-end financial close. Analyse and report on spending by accounts and cost centres for above mentioned functions; periodically meet with functional heads and cost centre managers, in order to ensure they have full transparency on spending, discuss variances and quantify cost saving opportunities Analysis of expenses by responsibilities, regularly meet with functional heads and cost centre managers, in order to ensure full transparency on spending, discuss variances and quantify cost saving opportunities For matters related to cost accounting and inventory control, act as an interface to Givaudan Business Services and external auditors Analyse slow-moving and obsolete inventories, discards / write-offs; monitor completeness of the permanent cycle count and analyse inventory count results Provide support to the Site Controller in the update of standard costs at least once a year; analyse process orders and purchase price variances to standard on a monthly basis; ensure product costs are properly evaluated, both at standard and actual costs Participates to the maintenance of the financial performance KPIs for manufacturing activities (cost/kg, yield, discards, etc.) and to preparation of management information in all areas of manufacturing & supply chain management controlling Able to manage time to meet deadlines, whilst managing the time of others to ensure on time reporting Identify problem areas in processes and work with the teams to generate solutions Assist in ad-hoc problem resolution

General rules
- Comply with quality management and food safety regulations (HACCP) hygienic standards and internal regulations
- Comply with Health and Safety and Fire protection regulations and internal regulations
- Comply with management regulations and other directives and act accordingly

You?
Are you naturally invested in business outcomes, and can make strong decisions with confidence? Can you also be customer focused and drive results for our key accounts, too? If so, this is a unique opportunity to make a difference, where your passion will match our business purpose. Why not come join us - and impact your world.

**Your professional profile includes**:

- A Business School, ICWA or CA education background with 3+ years of experience in similar function(s) in small to middle-sized preferably international company(ies)
- Knowledge of SAP costing (CO, PM/PS.)
- Participation in ERP (SAP) developments
- Strong Ms knowledge Excel; PowerPoint; Word
- Good analytical and excellent communication skills with different levels within the organization
- Result oriented; likes to work in a pro-active manner with the factory’s operational management
- Communication skills - teamwork
- Developed management and organizational skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritise responsibilities

Our Benefits
- Attractive package with benefits
- Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development
- A creative team environment that will inspire you

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture - where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers a