Finance Partner - Operations Finance (ET & CD)

Bekaert; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Bekaert NV in Pune, India, invites applications for a Finance Partner - Operations Finance to drive reporting, costing, budgeting and financial analysis for the plant. You will collaborate with SSC/ARC, BU and plant teams to optimize profitability and ensure compliant financial processes.

Key skills include SAP, SAC, and strong Excel; experience in manufacturing finance and cost control is essential. This role emphasizes continuous improvement and risk management in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in accounting or finance required.
• Cost Accountant qualification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in finance for manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Standard costing, margin analysis and transfer pricing expertise.
• Controlling activities including period-end closing and budgeting.
• Financial reporting, forecasting and revenue recognition.
• Internal controls and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

MS Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

SAP

Education

Master's degree in accounting/finance

Cost Accountants preferred

Tools

SAP Fiori

SAP Analytics Cloud

Job description

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Finance Partner - Operations Finance (ET & CD)

Date: Oct 27, 2026

Location: Pune, IN

Company: Bekaert NV

Be part of something bigger!

As the world and the way people live is changing, we at Bekaert believe it’s our responsibility to contribute to finding new solutions for the future. With a 140+ year old heritage of excellence, innovation, and a future-focused mindset, we strive to create value for our customers and society. We aim to do this through innovative solutions and sustainable practices. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of steel wire transformation and coatings whilst also leveraging our expertise to develop innovative solutions with new materials and services in a safe, smart, and sustainable way. Our focus extends to markets such as new mobility, low-carbon construction, and green energy.

As a dynamic and growing company with over 19 000 employees worldwide, 75 nationalities, a retention rate above 90% and € 3,7 billion in combined revenue in 2025, we are looking for someone like you to join our team as we continue to shape a safer, more efficient, and connected world!

I. Purpose of the Role

The Finance Partner - Operations Finance - is accountable for the delivery of reporting, analysis and controlling activities related to the relevant Business Unit or Plant. The person in this role will maintain a strong relationship with the SSC/ARC Manager and BU / Plant counterparts, to understand expectations on service delivery and work towards them.

The position will require developing a good understanding of manufacturing process and will involve working closely with plant functional teams to drive better financial performance.

This role mainly focuses on:

• Standard costing & controlling activities
• Period end closing, reporting and financial analysis
• Supporting Budgeting & Forecasting
• Internal Controls and Continuous Improvement

II. Roles and Responsibilities

Standard Costing & Margin Analysis

• Drive cost control initiatives and performance tracking.
• Calculate transfer prices for traded finished goods (FGs), spool returns, and review local transport fees and duties.
• Ensure alignment of costing practices with global standards.
• Verify and maintain SAP master data (BOM, recipes, costing versions), identify discrepancies, and coordinate corrections with Production and Planning teams.
• Support annual activity rate calculations (man-hour, machine-hour, ton) and update SAP cost tables for electricity, dies, spools, pallets, and other cost elements.
• Maintain and update standard costs for raw materials, semi-finished goods, finished goods, and traded materials.
• Prepare standard cost calculations for budgeting, forecasts, audits, and new product introductions.
• Provide transfer pricing and cost breakdowns to Sales and Marketing for pricing and export documentation.

Controlling Activities

• Support and manage controlling activities within the defined scope.
• Monitor working capital through receivables ageing analysis and collaboration with Sales and Marketing.
• Perform monthly inventory valuation and inventory control activities.
• Ensure accurate cost center, profit center, and account postings in SAP.
• Track Capex budgets, actual spend, commitments, and utilization; analyze variances and risks.
• Verify customer credit notes related to rebates and volume discounts.
• Collaborate with Operations, Stores, Procurement, Maintenance, Sales, and other stakeholders.
• Drive process simplification and optimization initiatives.

Financial Analysis, Reporting & Budgeting

• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and period-end closing activities.
• Prepare monthly sales, operational, and financial performance reports.
• Review cash costs with plant teams and ensure timely provisioning.
• Monitor Capex projects, capital work-in-progress (CWIP), and budget adherence.
• Manage SGA expense reporting, budget reviews, and cost control.
• Prepare analyses for monthly financial reviews and support quarterly/year-end financial closing requirements.
• Provide actionable financial insights to support business performance and decision-making.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition in line with company policies and accounting requirements.

Internal Controls & Continuous Improvement

• Review costing-related internal controls to ensure data integrity and reliable reporting.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs for inventory, production, sales, and other financially impacting processes.
• Conduct regular expense analysis and promote cost control and cost reduction initiatives.
• Support automation, optimization, and continuous improvement projects across the business.

Educational Qualifications:

• Master’s degree majoring in accounting or finance.
• Professional qualification like Cost Accountants preferred.

Experience Required: Min 5 Years.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of all SAP, Group Reporting, Central Finance (CFIN), and SAP Analytical Cloud (SAC), SAP fiori.
• Knowledge and understanding of operations of accounting & financial function is essential.
• Software knowledge – Expert in MS Excel, Word & Power point.
• Experience in Power BI, Analysis for Office is preferred.
• Experience within SAP environment and automation / digitalization would be a definite advantage.

Be bold and take the leap!

We’re looking for individuals who are not afraid to take risks and explore new ideas. If you are passionate about personal growth and bringing your authentic self to work, we want you on our team!

At Bekaert, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

To learn more about us and our exciting career opportunities, visit Bekaert Careers