FP&A Specialist – Factory Controlling (Costing Focus)

Bangalore, Karnataka
Permanent
Full-time

6 days ago

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.This Position reports to: Financial Planning & Analysis ManagerJob Summary:We are looking for an experienced FP&A Specialist to support factory controlling activities with a strong focus on product costing and cost analysis. This role will work closely with the Local Division Controller and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate product costing, variance analysis, and reporting that support operational and strategic decision-making at the factory level (Peenya Location). Job will also involve performing monthly closing activities for reporting & financial planning activities like budgeting & forecasting for the business unit.Main Accountabilities:Factory Cost Controlling and AnalysisPerform product costing and variance analysis using SAPCollaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, and engineering teams to understand cost drivers and ensure accuracy in cost allocations. Monitor standard costs, identify deviations from actuals, and provide actionable insights. Support inventory valuation and cost of goods sold (COGS) analysisFinancial Planning & AnalysisSupport budgeting and forecasting for manufacturing cost elements, including material, labor, and overhead. Prepare financial analyses to assess the impact of operational changes on cost structure and profitability.Assist in developing and implementing cost-saving initiatives in coordination with plant operationsManagement ReportingGenerate and present regular cost center and product-level reports to stakeholdersEnsure accurate and timely reporting of manufacturing KPIs and cost performance metricsSupport accounting & reporting for monthly LBU closing to have accurate reportingImprovement InitiativesDrive continuous improvement in cost controlling processesSupport digitalization and automation efforts in cost reporting and factory finance processesCollaboration & CommunicationServe as a key liaison between finance and operations teams to ensure transparency and alignment. Coordinate with Group FP&A, local finance, and controlling teams for reporting and compliance purposesQualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field & professional certification (e.g., CMA, CA, CIMA) is a plus
3–5 years of experience in factory controlling or manufacturing finance, preferably in a global industrial organization
Strong working knowledge of SAP, especially costing-related transactions.
Experience in standard costing, variance analysis, and cost optimization
Proficient in Excel and data visualization/reporting tools (Power BI preferred)
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently. Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

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