Cost Manager

Job Description

Job Description : Cost & Management Accountant

Position Title : Manager – Costing

Department : Finance

Location : Plant (Mahape)

Reports to : Director Finance

Experience Required : 5–8 years (Manufacturing Industry experience mandatory)

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Cost & Management Accountant to join our manufacturing organization. The role requires a professional with strong expertise in cost accounting, audit, budgeting & MIS, inventory management, and internal controls. The incumbent will ensure accurate financial and costing information, provide insights for decision-making, strengthen governance, and drive cost optimization initiatives across the organization.

This is a dual-profile role, combining accounting responsibilities with cost & management accounting and internal control oversight.

Key Responsibilities

1. Cost Analysis, Reporting & Control

• Prepare product-wise cost sheets, job-work cost analysis, and BOM costing.
• Perform variance analysis (material, labor, overhead etc.) and present actionable insights.
• Prepare monthly costing Profit & Loss Account and product contribution margin analysis.
• Support management in pricing, investment evaluation, and make-vs-buy decisions.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives by monitoring key cost drivers and collaborating with vendors and operations.

2. Budgeting, MIS & Internal Controls

3. Inventory & Stock Management

4. General Accounting & Compliance

Qualifications & Skills

Skills

MIS, Budgeting and forecasting

Internal Controls

Financial compliances

ERP & Excel Proficiency

Analytical Capability

Cost accounting and audit

Inventory Accounting & Pricing Control

Inventory Management