Assistant Manager- Cost Planning

Job Summary

Lead cost planning, consolidation, budgeting, and reporting while driving efficiency, supporting decision-making, and ensuring accurate, timely financial insights.

About the Team

Cost Planning Team is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and monitoring operating and capital expenditures at organization level. By collaborating with cross-functional teams, they ensure financial discipline, identify cost optimization opportunities, and support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

·       Responsible for overall consolidation and allocations.

·       Collaborate with Business heads & operational teams to provide financial insights and help them achieve strategic and tactical decisions.

·       Lead the preparation of budgets and forecasts related to overhead costs, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business objectives.

·       Prepare monthly cost Management Information System (MIS) reports, including detailed variance analysis versus forecasts and prior year figures.

·       Collaborate closely with Finance, Local Accounting, and Business teams to establish timelines, gather inputs, and ensure timely delivery of financial reports.

·       Drive cost efficiency initiatives through rigorous reporting, monitoring, and analytics. Actively participate in process improvement efforts and support the development of financial systems and tools.

·       Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timely dissemination of financial information to relevant stakeholders.

Skills and Attributes

·       Proficiency in Excel & PowerPoint along with knowledge of advanced excel functions. Exposure in SAP, Hyperion & Power BI is highly desirable.

·       Thorough understanding of accounting principles and financial planning process.

Preferred Education

CA with 2-4 years of post-qualification experience.