Global Process Expert (Product Costing)

Job ID: 40196 | Location: Airoli, Maharashtra, India

Act as the Global Subject Matter Expert for Product Costing, drive continuous improvement, maintain standardization, and oversee Controlling activities, while serving as the single point of contact for relationship management within the finance organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead Global Product Costing and end-to end site controlling process.
• Ensuring compliance with financial standards and policies.
• Partner with Corporate Controlling and Shared Service Center to streamline and strengthen financial controls.
• Standardize and Optimize monthly reporting, cost analysis, KPIs, and financial workshops.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization initiatives at manufacturing sites.
• Deliver insightful financial analyses to support strategic decision-making.
• Manage cross-functional projects with a focus on timeliness, quality, and impact.
  
  

Requirements

• Master’s in Finance; CMA/CA preferred
• 8–10 years’ experience in Controlling & Product Costing within manufacturing.
• SAP expert with deep knowledge of Product Costing.
• Proven experience in standardizing and improving product costing processes
• Strong track record in variance analysis, budgeting, FP&A, and cost accounting.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Agile, improvement-driven, and proactive mindset.
  
  

Our Offer

Company Culture

• Be part of an amazing team, who will be there to support you.
• A forward-looking company, with a culture of innovation and a strong portfolio in sustainable technologies.
• Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities
• Inclusive Work Environment
• Approachable Leadership
• Long term growth opportunity
• Work-Life Balance
• Speak Up Culture
• Women's Inclusion Network of Clariant (WIN)
  
  

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Model- 3 days in office and 2 days remote
• Child Day Care facility fully sponsored by Clariant
• In-house Cafeteria & Subsidized meals
• 30 Days Annual Paid Leaves
• Clariant-Sponsored Annual Health Check-Up
• Centralized Company Transport for Designated Routes (Regular shift)
• Employee Wellbeing & Assistance Program
• Group Medical Insurance, Group Personal Accident Insurance and Life Insurance
• Maternity & Parental leave policies
• Performance-Based Competitive Annual Bonus Plan
• On-Site Medical Assistance for Employees: Doctor Visits Available Three Days a Week with a Medical Attendant Present Five Days a Week in the Medical Room.
  
  

Your Contact

Alka Sharma

Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.

At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status ,age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

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