ideaForge - Cost Manager

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 :

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.

Budgeting, MIS & Internal Controls :

Inventory & Stock Management :

General Accounting & Compliance :

Qualifications & Skills :

Educational Background :

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