Financial Analyst - Cost Accounting Solutions

Flextronics - The Flex Company; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Job summary

Flextronics - The Flex Company in Chennai seeks a Financial Analyst for Cost Accounting Solutions. You will review P&L postings, compare actuals to forecasts, and reconcile balance sheet accounts while coordinating forecasts with operations.

The role requires 3–4 years of related experience in finance/accounting, with CPA/CMA/CA certifications being a plus. Shift is 5 PM to 2 AM. Flexible benefits and growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in commerce or accounting streams.
• 3–4 years of related experience in finance/accounting.
• Professional certifications are a plus (CPA/CMA/CA).

Responsibilities

• Review P&L postings for adherence to policy and procedures.
• Compare actuals with forecast and justify variances with business rationale.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and sub-ledgers, addressing variances.
• Coordinate with teams to prepare forecasts and budgets for related accounts.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cost accounting

Budgeting

Variance analysis

Education

B.Com / BCS / M.Com / MBA / BBA / BBM or other commerce degrees

Tools

CPA / CMA / CFP (certifications)

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a in Financial Analyst – Cost Accounting Solutions in Chennai. What a typical day looks like: Perform periodic review of Profit and Loss (P&L) account to ensure that all the postings are done as per the defined Policy, Process and Procedures. Compare the Actual with Forecast / Quote and ensure that the variances are properly. researched and required adjustment postings are done in the books. Collect the business reasons for the remaining variances and report appropriately. Reconcile all the scoped Balance sheet accounts with sub ledger/manual schedule to identify the variance, if any and ensure that those variances are properly dealt in the books of accounts. Review the accounts on periodic basis to identify any potential risk and ensure that the same is mitigated properly. Ensure that all the book close related /reporting activities are properly planned and executed on timely basis with utmost accuracy. Work with relevant teams to prepare the Forecast / Budget for the related accounts. Work along with Operations team to improve the business / operational metrics. Be familiar with relevant Accounting, regulatory and reporting requirements in the Controllers Handbook and RCTS.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

Typically requires a B. Com / B.C. S / M. Com / MBA /BBA/ BBM, any other commerce and Accounts Stream degrees. Typicaly requires 3-4 years of related experience. A professional certification is preferred - A Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), America Production Inventory Control Society (APICS), Chartered Accountant (CA), or a Certified General Accountant (CGA). Shift timings- 5 PM to 2 AM , night Shift.

Here are a few examples of what you will get for the great work you provide:

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance MR03 Job Category Finance

Required Skills: Optional Skills:

Flex pays for all costs associated with the application, interview or offer process, a candidate will not be asked for any payment related to these costs.

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process.

Through the collective strength of ~150,000 team members across 30 countries and responsible, sustainable operations, Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career with Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your growth, and build great products for our customers that improve people’s lives. Together, let’s create the extraordinary!