Job Description

Job ID: 39664 | Location: Airoli, Maharashtra, IndiaClariant in India, headquartered in Navi Mumbai, operates in the business areas of Care Chemicals, Natural Resources and Catalysis and includes Clariant's Research Center India, which heralds a new era of leading-edge technologies for the emerging markets in Asia.The Finance Controller plays a crucial role in supporting site and business unit management teams by offering financial insights and aiding in decision-making. This includes delivering accurate financial information, identifying areas for efficiency improvements, implementing best practices, and assessing capital investment needs. Their primary focus is on product costing and analytical aspects while serving as a financial partner to site management.ResponsibilitiesSAP Cost Center Planning and Master DataConduct the cost center planning process for legal entities within the scope, in line with the annual budget letter.
Prepare the production cost center planning and activity rates based on standard costing.Manage daily operation and work on improvements and qualityParticipate in the implementation of quality and continuous improvement projects (Lean Events), actively driving daily huddle meetings.
Support and initiate process improvement initiatives and related projects, offering proactive and creative ideas for enhancing services.
Ensure operational compliance with all regulatory and internal/external guidelines, and provide support for audit activities.Reporting & Month End Closing, Product costing & SAP Master DataManage month-end closing responsibilities, ensuring accurate and up-to-date standard costing impacts, along with other operational variances, and perform gross margin analysis during the month-end close process.
Provide accurate and timely standard costing and gross margin data, collaborating with production management and master data teams to ensure proper reflection of costs.
Support product costing simulations for raw material changes, offering critical analysis to assist Business Units in implementing selling price adjustments.Preparation, management and Review Analysis of Business Unit financialsReview and ensure accuracy of production cost centers, implementing corrective actions as needed.
Proactively analyze trends in key performance indicators, identifying causes of variances and forecasting adjustments.
Work with affiliate sites to manage source plant cost changes and plan for profitability-impacting variances.Finance & or cross department collaborationCollaborate with the Excellence group on site-specific improvement projects.Provide support for the transfer pricing process as needed.Prepare corporate presentations.Requirements

• Must have 3+ years controlling experience gained in a dynamic manufacturing environment
• Must have 3 + years of experience in SAP controlling, product costing and related master data.
• Must have good exposure on SAP Fi (Finance) and SAP CO( Costing)
• Project Management experience will be an advantage.
• Strong understanding of product costing concepts, variance analysis and performance controlling
• Good knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint

Our OfferCompany Culture:

• Be part of an amazing team, who will be there to support you.
• A forward-looking company, with a culture of innovation and a strong portfolio in sustainable technologies.
• Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities xe2x80xa2 Inclusive Work Environment xe2x80xa2 Approachable Leadership
• Long term growth opportunity
• Work-Life Balance
• Speak Up Culture

Benefits :

• Employee Wellbeing & Assistance Program
• Hybrid Work Model
• On-site Recreation Center

• 30 Days Annual Paid Leaves
• In-house Gym
• Subsidized Cafeteria Meals

• Centralized Company Transport for Designated Routes
• On-site Employee Health Center
• Group Medical Insurance
• Day Care facility (100% sponsored by Clariant)

Your ContactClariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status ,age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

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