Cost Analyst Business Planning & Control

Location: Bengaluru
Experience: 5+ Years
Function: Finance – Business Planning & Control

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Cost Analyst to join the Business Planning & Control function. The role will be responsible for cost control, budgeting, forecasting, cost optimization, financial analysis, and partnering with business stakeholders to ensure effective cost management.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in OPEX and CAPEX management, budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, P&L;, and financial reporting, along with excellent Excel and analytical skills.

Key Responsibilities
- Drive cost control and work closely with budget owners to ensure costs remain within approved budgets.
- Perform Actual vs. Budget analysis and provide insights to business stakeholders.
- Manage OPEX and CAPEX budgeting, tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Prepare and manage OPEX rolling forecasts.
- Identify opportunities for cost saving and cost optimization and support implementation.




- Perform cost allocation/apportionment across different Lines of Business (LOBs).
- Support P&L; preparation and analysis.
- Handle cost center and General Ledger (GL) related activities and ensure accurate cost booking.
- Manage provisioning, including incentive provisioning.
- Track costs related to special projects and provide regular financial updates.
- Work closely with Finance, Accounts Payable, budget owners, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Consolidate, validate, and analyze financial data and provide actionable insights.

Mandatory Requirements
- 5+ years of relevant experience in Cost Analysis, FP&A;, Business Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis, or Management Accounting.
- Candidates must have experience working with service-based companies.
- Indian accounting experience is mandatory.
- OPEX and CAPEX experience is mandatory.
- Solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, varia

📌 Cost Analyst (Bengaluru)
🏢 Randstad
📍 Bengaluru