Job Description:

The Director, Cost Accounting will be based in Hyderabad, India. In this position, you will report to the Senior Director, Materials. This position will be required to lead and manage the freight and materials cost roadmap. This role is responsible for analyzing, controlling, and optimizing costs associated with freight, logistics, and materials across the supply chain. The ideal candidate will work closely with finance, procurement, operations, and supply chain teams to enhance cost efficiency, improve financial planning, and drive profitability. Watch “Culture is our Passion” to learn more about us.

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Passionate drive to innovate and create
• Integrity to the core
• Enthusiastic customer focus
• Consistent interactive teamwork
• Desire for continuous improvement and top performance

Here is a glimpse of what you’ll do:

Strategic Cost Management:

• Develop and oversee the freight cost roadmap and materials cost roadmap to align with company objectives.
• Analyze and control costs related to raw materials, transportation, warehousing, and distribution.
• Implement cost reduction strategies while maintaining supply chain efficiency and service levels.
• Establish cost benchmarks and performance metrics for freight and material expenditures.

Cost Accounting & Financial Planning:

• Lead cost analysis, variance reporting, and forecasting for freight and material costs.
• Provide insights into cost drivers and recommend strategies for optimization.
• Develop cost allocation models for accurate financial reporting.
• Support the annual budgeting and financial planning process related to logistics and materials.

Collaboration & Leadership:

• Partner with Sourcing, Product, logistics, and operations to drive cost efficiency.
• Work with senior leadership to align cost strategies with business goals.
• Lead a team of cost analysts, ensuring best practices in cost analysis, reporting, and compliance.
• Support FP&A in evaluating and measuring forecasts to actual results driven by materials costs and freight fluctuations
• Present to management drivers for cost savings and risks that would impact financial commitments.

Process Improvement & Technology Integration:

• Drive automation and process improvements in cost tracking and reporting.
• Leverage ERP systems and BI tools to enhance cost visibility.
• Implement data-driven decision-making models for cost control.

Compliance & Risk Management:

• Monitor supplier contracts and freight agreements to minimize financial risks.
• Support internal and external audits related to cost accounting.

Here is some of what you’ll need (required)

• Education: CA/Master’s degree in accounting
• Experience: Minimum 15+ years in Cost Accounting, Logistics finance.
• Strong expertise in freight cost analysis, material costing, and supply chain finance.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, Excel, and BI tools.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with logistics cost modelling, vendor negotiations, and inventory

Here are a few of our preferred experiences:

• Background in manufacturing, distribution, or logistics-heavy industries.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other cost optimization methodologies.

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