Cost Control Manager- Variance & RMC Analysis/ Manufacturing Costs

Senior Manager- Cost Controller (Variance Analysis/ RMC Analysis/ Manufacturing Costs)

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Job Summary:

We are seeking a Senior Manager Production Cost Controller to lead cost control, budgeting, and production performance efforts in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is a Chartered Accountant (ICAI) with 812 years of experience in cost accounting, ERP integration, and financial analysis, with a focus on optimizing efficiency and operational KPIs.

Key Responsibilities:

Cost Control & Analysis

• Monitor and analyze

  manufacturing costs

  , including direct materials, labor, and overhead.
• Perform

  standard cost calculation

  and updates.
• Conduct

  variance analysis

  (actual vs. standard costs, budget vs. actual performance).
• Recommend corrective actions to control excess costs and inefficiencies.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Develop annual

  production budgets

  in coordination with the finance and operations teams.
• Prepare

  monthly/quarterly forecasts

  and analyze deviations.
• Support capacity planning and production volume forecasting.

Production Performance Monitoring

• Track

  KPIs

  such as OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), yield rates, throughput time, scrap rates, machine utilization.
• Analyze downtime, bottlenecks, and productivity trends.
• Provide reports and dashboards to support operational reviews.

Inventory & Material Flow Control

• Support

  inventory valuation

  (FIFO, LIFO, weighted average).
• Control and analyze

  work-in-progress (WIP)

  and finished goods inventory levels.
• Monitor

  material usage variance

  and waste levels.

Process Optimization & Support

• Identify opportunities for

  cost reduction

  and

  process improvement

  .
• Evaluate the

  financial impact of production changes

  , new product introductions, or capacity expansion.

ERP & System Integration

• Maintain and validate data in

  ERP systems

• Develop and automate reporting using

  BI tools

  (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Ensure accurate data flow between finance and operations.

Educational & Professional Background:

• Chartered Accountant (ICAI)
• Minimum 812 years of progressive experience in finance and cost control roles, preferably in manufacturing or multi-location businesses.

Perks:

• 5 Days Working
• Lucrative Incentives and Travel additional apart from Fixed CTC

ryadav@trinitytouch.com