Workplace Cost Associate Manager

Accenture in India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,600,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture in India seeks a seasoned leader to drive India Workplace Capex & Logistics financials, ensuring robust budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and governance across projects.

You will manage cost analyses, prepare reports for stakeholders, and drive risk mitigation throughout project lifecycles in a high visibility role.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering or quantity surveying; MBA in finance or CA is desirable.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in quantity surveying, cost management, preferably IT/ITES.
• Experience in IT finance projects, cost estimation, and project management.
• Professional certifications such as RICS or similar are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Direct Capex financial services for new fit-outs, logistics and compliance; oversee operations.
• Perform cost analysis to determine budgets and forecasts.
• Develop and manage project budgets; ensure costs align with client requirements.
• Monitor costs through construction; keep projects within budget.
• Identify and manage financial risks for construction projects.
• Prepare regular financial reports and stakeholder updates.
• Produce cost reports with variance analyses and projections; support closeout.

Skills

Capex financials

Budget forecasting

Cost control

Financial reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Cost analysis

Project management

Communication

Education

Civil engineering

Quantity surveying

MBA in finance

CA

Tools

Cost estimation software

Project management tools

Job description

This position is highly visible and requires a strong leader with the ability to prioritize, plan, and direct the India Workplace Capex & Logistic financials, Compliances teams. Leading and Managing Project Budgets, including forecasting and monitoring costs. Maintaining accurate records and documentation of all projects related costs and financial transactions

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Manage and direct the work of Capex financial services (new Fit outs, logistics and compliance) including day to Operations
• Cost Analysis: Analyze and evaluate cost data to determine project budgets and forecasts
• Budget Management: Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring that costs are controlled and aligned with client requirements.
• Cost Control: Monitor project costs throughout the construction phase, ensuring that the project stays within budget.
• Risk Management: Identify and manage financial risks associated with construction projects.
• Reporting: Prepare regular financial reports and updates for stakeholders.
• Cost Reports: Prepare and present cost reports, including variance analysis and cost projections
• Project Closeout: Ensure all financial aspects of the project are completed satisfactorily, including final accounts and claims resolution.

Professional & Technical Skills:

• Educational Background: Typically, a degree in civil engineering, or quantity surveying, MBA in finance Or a CA etc.
• Minimum 10 Year of experience in quantity surveying, cost management, preferably in the IT and ITES industry.
• Experience: Experience in IT finance projects, cost estimation, and project management.
• Certifications: Professional certifications such as Chartered Institute of Civil Engineers (CICES) or Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) are often desirable.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in cost estimation software and project management tools.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
• Able to deal with high stress situations.
• Proven track record for improving process efficiencies and solving problems.