Financial Analyst - Cost Accounting Solutions

Flex; Chennai District; On-site; INR 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Flex is seeking a Junior Financial Analyst - Cost Accounting Solutions in Chennai. The role involves performing cost accounting activities, adhering to corporate policies, and driving process improvements. You will work with operations to track metric performance and post month-end entries in the ERP system.

Fresh graduates or those with 0–2 years of experience in finance are welcome. Strong English communication, MS Office skills, and a willingness to learn are essential.

Qualifications

• B.Com / BBA (Finance) / M.Com / MBA (Finance) degrees accepted.
• 0–2 years of experience or freshers preferred.
• MS Office knowledge required.
• Basic level MS applications knowledge and English communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform cost accounting activities as defined.
• Understand corporate policy and follow key cost metrics.
• Suggest time-saving/cost-reducing improvements.
• Coordinate with operations to track metric non-conformances.
• Post month-end journal entries related to accruals and reclassifications in ERP.
• Prepare and maintain SOPs and document in DMS.
• Learn and back up cost accountant responsibilities.

Skills

MS Applications

English communication

Analytical skills

Team player

Willingness to learn

Accounting knowledge

Education

Finance degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add Junior Financial Analyst - Cost Accounting Solutions in Chennai.

What a typical day looks like:

• Perform all cost accounting activities that are defined.
• Understand the corporate policy and follow-up of key cost accounting metrics.
• Implement time saving/cost reducing initiatives through pocket kaizens & process improvements.
• Work along with operations team & track reasons for metric non-conformances through regular follow ups.
• Posting month end journal entries related to accruals and reclass in ERP.
• Prepare & maintain SOP in line with the latest process and document them in DMS.
• To learn & serve as a backup for cost accountant.

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

• Basic level knowledge in MS applications.
• Excellent oral & written communication skills in English.
• Good team player with analytical skills.
• Willingness to learn & deploy the skills learnt in day to day process.
• B.Com / BBA (Finance) / M.Com / MBA (Finance).
• Freshers / 0-2 years of experience in relevant field.
• MS Office good knowledge.
• Knowledge in accounting principles.
• Understand & interpret accounting policies.

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Health Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.

Finance

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. Please email [e-mail] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).