FLEX | Process Lead - Finance | Chennai

Flex; Chennai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Job summary

Flex is seeking a Process Lead - Finance in Chennai to oversee cost accounting processes, SOP adherence, and KPI reporting. The role emphasizes strong ERP knowledge and reliable data analysis to drive cost optimization.

Ideal candidates hold a finance degree, with hands-on experience in manufacturing cost accounting, and readiness to work in Americas shift. The position focuses on process improvements, training, and compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance) education.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
• Good understanding of accounting standards.
• Analytical and independent problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of MS PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Hands-on experience in cost accounting activities (Manufacturing org preferable).
• Open to work in Americas shift.

Responsibilities

• Support inventory costing and valuation activities across direct material, labor, and overhead.
• Lead process improvements in MEC costing and KPI reporting.
• Ensure SOPs are up to date and reflect manual plus automated steps (PPV, SNV, inventory recon).
• Review reconciliations and CAPA with timely preventive actions.
• Train team members on cost accounting processes and site support activities.
• Adhere to BCP and assist quarterly/annual drills.

Skills

Communication

MS Excel

ERP Systems

Accounting standards

Analytical thinking

Cost accounting

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

Problem solving

Americas shift readiness

Education

B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance)

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

ERP Systems

Job description

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, were looking to add a Process Lead - Finance to our team in Chennai.

What A Typical Day Looks Like:

• Strong ERP knowledge (Baan V/LN/other costing tools
• Comply with all standards and policies related to Direct Material Standard Costing, Capitalization rules, Direct Labor and Manufacturing Overhead in inventory valuation, Monthly PPV, Cycle Counting, and Inventory Transfer processes.
• Conduct root cause analysis to mitigate risks in inventory levels, and perform comprehensive inventory cost and margin analysis to identify issues and highlight opportunities for cost optimization and savings
• Deliver MEC with 100% accuracy and on-time KPI delivery.
• Review all critical activities, all MJVs, and key inputs (100%).
• Review BS reconciliations in ARP for scoped accounts & support P2 critical accounts.
• Ensure all errors are captured in CAPA with timely preventive action.
• Review and sign off SOPs quarterly; ensure SOPs reflect manual + automated steps (PPV, SNV, Inventory recon).
• Ensure all critical MEC activities are captured in the costing checklist.
• Proven ability to analyze data and in data crunching. Should be able to analyze the available information and interpret it in line with the business objective.
• Use AI tools to improve process efficiency and cost optimization.
• Lead the training of team members on all cost accounting processes and site support activities.
• Adhere to BCP; support quarterly/annual drills with focus on MEC.

The Experience we’re Looking to Add to The Team:

• B.Com / M Com / MBA(Finance)
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP Systems.
• Good understanding of accounting standards
• Good analytical and independent problem-solving skills
• Good knowledge of MS Excel, Power point and Outlook
• Hands on experiencein Cost Accounting activities (Mfg.Org preferable)
• Strong accounting knowledge, understanding and interpretation of financial statements.
• Open to work in Americas Shift .

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

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance