Industrial cost controller - Trainee

Lactalis India; Rangareddy Palle, Chengalpattu, Chittoor; On-site; INR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Lactalis India invites applications for a Fresh CMA / CMA Inter to join our finance team in Telangana. You will assist in cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and variances, gaining exposure to management accounting and financial reporting.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, Excel-based data work, and potential exposure to SAP/BI tools as you contribute to monthly closings and P&L reconciliations in a Dairy/Food manufacturing context.

Qualifications

• Fresh CMA / CMA Inter with strong academic foundation in cost and management accounting.
• Proficiency in MS Excel; knowledge of SAP or BI tools is an added advantage.
• Strong interest in Profitability Analysis, Budgeting, Forecasting, and Variance Analysis.
• Preferably with exposure or internship experience in Dairy/Food Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of vertical commercial schemes under guidance of senior controllers.
• Support in compiling Marginal Contribution and Cash Flow reports by Channel/Region.
• Help in reconciliation of Monthly Sales Register with Financial GLs for Sales/COGS.
• Support trial balance scrutiny and preparation of financial database.
• Assist in variance analysis (Actual vs Forecast/Budget/LY) with commentaries.
• Contribute to preparation of monthly management P&L and reconciliation with financial P&L.
• Participate in preparation of monthly forecast and annual budget under supervision.
• Assist in calculation of commercial variances and ad hoc product P&L.
• Work with senior team members on profit reconciliation between management and financial accounting.
• Provide analytical inputs for cost control and performance improvement.

Skills

Financial Analysis Basics

Controlling & Business Modeling

Data Mining & Reporting

Analytical Thinking

Adaptability

Intellectual Curiosity

Education

Fresh CMA / CMA Inter

Tools

Excel

SAP

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Job description

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Commercial Schemes Support

• Assist in preparation of vertical commercial schemes under guidance of senior controllers.
• Support in compiling Marginal Contribution and Cash Flow reports by Channel/Region.
• Help in reconciliation of Monthly Sales Register with Financial GLs for Sales/COGS.

1. Monthly Book Close Assistance

• Support trial balance scrutiny and preparation of financial database.
• Assist in variance analysis (Actual vs Forecast/Budget/LY) with commentaries.
• Contribute to preparation of monthly management P&L and reconciliation with financial P&L.

1. Forecasting and Budgeting

• Participate in preparation of monthly forecast and annual budget under supervision.
• Assist in calculation of commercial variances and ad hoc product P&L.

1. Cost Analysis Support

• Work with senior team members on profit reconciliation between management and financial accounting.
• Provide analytical inputs for cost control and performance improvement.

Technical Skills

• Financial Analysis Basics: Ability to learn and apply financial analysis with accuracy and integrity.
• Controlling & Business Modeling: Exposure to cost management and decision-making support.
• Data Mining & Reporting: Basic knowledge of Excel; willingness to learn SAP, Tableau, Power BI.

Transversal Skills

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze data rigorously and support decision-making.
• Adaptability: Willingness to adjust to new processes and structures.
• Intellectual Curiosity: Open to learning, receptive to new ideas, and adaptable to business needs.

Desired Profile

• Fresh CMA / CMA Inter with strong academic foundation in cost and management accounting.
• Proficiency in MS Excel; knowledge of SAP or BI tools is an added advantage.
• Strong interest in Profitability Analysis, Budgeting, Forecasting, and Variance Analysis.
• Preferably with exposure or internship experience in Dairy/Food Manufacturing.