Department: Finance / Operations

Location: Kolkata

Reporting To: Head of Finance / CFO / Operations Manager

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Costing Manager to oversee all cost-related activities within our engineering operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for cost planning, analysis, control, and reporting to support pricing strategies, project evaluations, and profit optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

- Cost Estimation & Budgeting:
- Prepare accurate cost estimates for engineering projects and manufacturing activities.
- Develop and maintain standard cost models for various products and processes.
- Work with project teams to forecast material, labour, and overhead costs.
- Cost Control & Variance Analysis:
- Monitor project and operational costs, comparing actuals against budgets.
- Analyse cost variances and provide actionable insights to project managers and finance leaders.




- Recommend cost-effective solutions and process improvements.
- Inventory & Materials Costing:
- Manage and analyse inventory valuation and consumption trends.
- Ensure correct product costing (BOMs, routing, labour rates) within ERP systems.
- Reporting & Compliance:
- Prepare periodic cost reports, including profitability analysis by project, product, or department.
- Support financial audits by providing cost and inventory-related documentation.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and relevant accounting standards.
- Collaboration:
- Work closely with Engineering, Procurement, Production, and Finance teams.
- Provide costing insights to support pricing decisions and tender submissions.
- Participate in cross-functional initiatives to improve overall cost efficiency.

📌 Asst manager / Manager Costing (Kolkata)
🏢 Nipha Exports
📍 Kolkata