Finance Controller (Product Costing)

The Finance Controller supports site and BU management teams by providing financial insights and analysis to aid decision‑making. The role involves delivering accurate financial data, identifying efficiency improvements, and evaluating capital investments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cost center planning for legal entities based on the annual budget.
• Prepare production cost center plans and activity rates using standard costing.
• Manage daily operations, focusing on quality and continuous improvement.
• Participate in Lean Events and drive daily huddle meetings.
• Support process improvement initiatives and ensure operational compliance.
• Maintain up‑to‑date operational procedures and ensure adherence to standardized processes.
• Review and correct production cost centers, ensuring accuracy.
• Foster positive relationships with internal and external teams.
• Provide detailed labor and utilities analysis.
• Analyze key performance indicators and collaborate on cost reduction opportunities.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience with qualified CMA; 8 years if CA or CMA Inter/MBA.
• 5+ years of controlling experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Must have experience in SAP controlling, product costing, and variance analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SAP modules.

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.
• Long term growth opportunity
• Women's Inclusion Network of Clariant (WIN)
• Hybrid Work Model- 3 days in office and 2 days remote
• Child Day Care facility fully sponsored by Clariant
• 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
• 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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We at Clariant are aware of our responsibility. Our purpose “Greater chemistry – between people and planet” describes the role we can play in the world if we align our thinking and all future decisions with it.