Cost and Operations Analyst

Zoho; Chennai District; In loco; INR 600.000 - 900.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

BSRI Solutions in Chennai is seeking a Cost and Operations Analyst for a manufacturing business. You will work with plant operations and finance teams to turn production and cost data into clear insights that support planning, performance improvement, and investment decisions.

This role demands a Master’s in finance or related field, 3 years’ plant controlling or manufacturing finance experience, strong Excel/SAP/BPC or Analysis for Office and Power BI skills, and the ability to communicate

Competenze

• Master’s degree in finance, management control or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Plant controlling or manufacturing finance experience, ideally around three years.
• Proficiency with Excel, SAP, BPC or Analysis for Office, and Power BI; familiarity with AI tools is an advantage.
• Accuracy, sound analytical judgment and the ability to explain findings clearly to varied stakeholders.
• Ability to manage priorities and deadlines independently; English proficiency is expected, and additional languages are an advantage.

Mansioni

• Prepare annual budgets and rolling forecasts, including standard costs and production overhead assumptions.
• Review monthly plant financial and operational results; explain variances, cost drivers and risks, and recommend actions.
• Maintain performance dashboards, support management reviews and improve reporting processes and tools.
• Support inventory valuation and cash flow analysis, and manage the financial assessment of capital projects.
• Quantify the impact of cost improvement initiatives and align cost calculations with finance and operations teams.
• Partner with production, maintenance, supply chain and finance colleagues while following safety, quality and internal control requirements.

Conoscenze

Analytical thinking

Communication

Prioritization

English proficiency

Formazione

Master’s degree in finance/management control or related field

Strumenti

Excel

SAP

BPC or Analysis for Office

Power BI

AI tools (familiar)

Descrizione del lavoro

Sub business area: Finance Business Partners, Operations

Reports to: Finance Manager

Financial responsibility: Revenue scope of approximately €120 million

Notice period: Up to 60 days

Candidate location preference: Currently based in Chennai

Role Overview

BSRI Solutions is recruiting a Cost and Operations Analyst for a manufacturing business. You will work

with plant operations and finance teams to turn production and cost data into clear insights that support

planning, performance improvement, and investment decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare annual budgets and rolling forecasts, including standard costs and production overhead assumptions.
• Review monthly plant financial and operational results; explain variances, cost drivers and risks, and recommend actions.
• Maintain performance dashboards, support management reviews and improve reporting processes and tools.
• Support inventory valuation and cash flow analysis, and manage the financial assessment of capital projects.
• Quantify the impact of cost improvement initiatives and align cost calculations with finance and operations teams.
• Partner with production, maintenance, supply chain and finance colleagues while following safety, quality and internal control requirements.

Qualifications and Skills

• Master’s degree in finance, management control or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Plant controlling or manufacturing finance experience, ideally around three years.
• Proficiency with Excel, SAP, BPC or Analysis for Office, and Power BI; familiarity with AI tools is an advantage.
• Accuracy, sound analytical judgment and the ability to explain findings clearly to varied stakeholders.
• Ability to manage priorities and deadlines independently; English proficiency is expected, and additional languages are an advantage.