R75726 - SAR Cost Controller & Analyst
Hyderabad, India

Drive the Numbers that Drive the Business: SAR Cost Controller & Analyst
Are you a finance qualified who loves to get under the hood of a business and turn complex data into a explicit roadmap? This role is a perfect blend of high-level business partnering and analytical precision, offering you the chance to be the financial compass for our key SAR-supported functions.

Job Summary:
The SAR Cost Controller & Analyst provides hands-on financial controlling and business partnering support to SAR-supported functions. The role focuses on cost control, analysis, and execution of core finance processes, ensuring accurate reporting, effective planning, and strong cost discipline. The position actively supports decision-making and drives continuous improvement in financial processes.

Job Description:
Financial Business Partnering & Analysis
Act as a hands-on Finance Business Partner to Function Leads.
Analyze cost drivers at cost center and department level and explain results clearly to non-finance stakeholders.




Provide practical financial advice on costs, consulting spend, FTEs, Capex, and projects.
Identify cost risks and optimization prospects and propose corrective actions.
Support Outlook, Target, and Budget cycles, including variance analysis and financial commentary.
Prepare proactive financial analyses to support management decision-making.

Process & Cost Control
Execute and control month-end close activities (accruals, reclassifications, allocations, FTE postings).
Review actuals vs. Target/Outlook, investigate variances, and communicate key drivers.
Manage cost center and FTE planning during planning cycles.
Support Capex controlling, business cases, and capitalization activities where required.
Monitor data quality, identify issues and trends, and ensure timely corrections.
Support audits, projects, and M&A;/divestment activities as needed.
Track project budgets, monitor spen

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