Department: Finance / Operational Controller Management Control

Location: Chennai

Qualification: CMA / CMA Inter (Freshers)

Experience: 0–2 Years (Freshers encouraged to apply)

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Commercial Schemes Support

- Assist in preparation of vertical commercial schemes under guidance of senior controllers.
- Support in compiling Marginal Contribution and Cash Flow reports by Channel/Region.
- Help in reconciliation of Monthly Sales Register with Financial GLs for Sales/COGS.

1. Monthly Book Close Assistance

- Support trial balance scrutiny and preparation of financial database.
- Assist in variance analysis (Actual vs Forecast/Budget/LY) with commentaries.
- Contribute to preparation of monthly management P&L; and reconciliation with financial P&L.;

1. Forecasting and Budgeting

- Participate in preparation of monthly forecast and annual budget under supervision.
- Assist in calculation of commercial variances and ad hoc product P&L.;

1. Cost Analysis Support

- Work with senior team members on profit reconciliation between management and financial accounting.
- Provide analytical inputs for cost control and performance improvement.





Technical Skills

- Financial Analysis Basics: Ability to learn and apply financial analysis with accuracy and integrity.
- Controlling & Business Modeling: Exposure to cost management and decision-making support.
- Data Mining & Reporting: Basic knowledge of Excel; willingness to learn SAP, Tableau, Power BI.

Transversal Skills

- Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze data rigorously and support decision-making.
- Adaptability: Willingness to adjust to new processes and structures.
- Intellectual Curiosity: Open to learning, receptive to new ideas, and adaptable to business needs.

Desired Profile

- Fresh CMA / CMA Inter with strong academic foundation in cost and management accounting.
- Proficiency in MS Excel; knowledge of SAP or BI tools is an added advantage.
- Solid interest in Profitability Analysis, Budgeting, Forecasting, and Variance Analysis.
- Preferably with exposure or internship experience in Dairy/Food Manufacturing.

Reporting Structure

Will report to Head – Management Controller (B2C) for the entity.

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