Cost controller and Financial planning analyst

Join the dedicated Financial Shared Service Center for FLSmidth on a journey to create state of the art global financial transparency in an organization and an industry undergoing fundamental transformation.

As FP&A and Cost controller, you will be a key value driver in controlling costs and providing value added analysis to management. This is absolutely fundamental to the drive financial performance of respective business unit.

Cost controlling

• Preparation of budget for business unit
• Preparation of revised forecasts for the business unit
• Creation and allocation of budgets and monitor the project on under/over utilization
• Approval of purchase invoices of Business unit by ensuring adequate documentation such as Purchase orders, Vendor invoices, time sheets etc.,
• Monitoring and ensuring accuracy of cost bookings of the business unit
• Co-ordination with outsourced service vendors and setting up the various processes to ensure financial compliance and smooth flow of activities
• Monitoring and providing monthly expense accruals for the business unit (for services received but invoice not received)
• Monitoring and ensuring monthly invoicing to Customers
• Monitoring of open Purchase orders and ensuring that only required POs are active in System
• Monitoring and ensuring time booking by the various teams of the Business unit.
• Close of purchase orders: Make sure all requirement are met and manage provisions
• Monitor use of budget and report on risk of overspending as well as potential risks.
• Interactions with managers/management and addressing their requirements
• Maintenance of headcounts of the retained org and the cost

Financial planning & analysis

• Preparation of financial analysis of business unit
• Determination of hourly cost rate for various units within the business unit
• Detailed analysis of budgeted cost vs actuals for various units within the business unit
• Management Meetings: Prepare (standard) material/presentation, organize, facilitate and document meetings and actions needed
• Development and implementation of improved cost controlling tools etc.,

• Proven experience in cost controlling
• Excellent English communication skills – both in writing and in speaking
• You hold a master’s degree in finance, economics, MBA or equivalent.
• You have a natural high attention to details
• You will not hesitate to step in and provide help when needed in your team
• You are characterized as a strong analytical hands-on-person and thrive with multiple tasks and challenges at hand.
• Excellent skills in Excel. Experience from working with business intelligence systems is an advantage.
• You enjoy collaborating with colleagues around the world

What we offer

• Competitive benefit package including Health Insurance, Personal Accident / Disability, Group Term Life Insurance, Annual health check-up, and voluntary insurance options
• Time to recharge through 30 days PTO (with up to 10 days carry forward as Earned Leave stock)
• Work-life balance with a flexible work schedule so you can focus on professional and personal priorities
• Financial support for continuing education
• Employee Assistance Program
• A global network of supportive colleagues and growth opportunities
• We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is.  
• As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is. In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, marital status, number of children, and photographs from your application materials