Global Process Expert (Product Costing)
To ensure process compliance, drive continuous improvement, maintain standardization, and oversee Controlling activities, while serving as the single point of contact for relationship management within the finance organization
Responsibilities
• Serve as the subject matter expert in Product Costing, providing guidance and oversight across global sites.
• Ensure global compliance with financial reporting standards electronic Cost Accounting Manual/ Calculus, IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) and internal controls.
• Collaborate with Corporate Controlling and Shared Service Center to enhance financial processes and controls.
• Standardize and improve monthly reporting, cost center and production cost analysis, Key Performance Indicators, and financial workshops.
• Support manufacturing sites in cost optimization and profitability analysis.
• Lead global budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, ensuring consistency, timeliness, and quality.
• Develop advanced financial analysis frameworks to drive actionable insights and data-driven decision-making.
• Manage and coordinate critical projects, ensuring adherence to timelines and deliverables
Requirements
• Master’s degree in Finance, Certified Management Accountant, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants or Chartered Accountant preferred. • 8–10 years of professional experience in controlling, product costing with a focus on manufacturing sites. • Subject matter expert in Product Costing with hands-on experience in SAP FICO (Financial Accounting and Controlling). • Proven expertise in variance analysis, budgeting, cost accounting, site controlling, and Financial Planning & Analysis. • Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail for effective stakeholder management and compliance. • High adaptability to changing priorities, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and knowledge sharing
Our Offer
Company Culture:
• Be part of an amazing team, who will be there to support you.
• A forward-looking company, with a culture of innovation and a strong portfolio in sustainable technologies.
• Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities
• Inclusive Work Environment
• Approachable Leadership
• Long term growth opportunity
• Work-Life Balance
• Speak Up Culture
• Women's Inclusion Network of Clariant (WIN)
Benefits:
• Hybrid Work Model- 3 days in office and 2 days remote
• Child Day Care facility fully sponsored by Clariant
• In-house Cafeteria & Subsidized meals
• 30 Days Annual Paid Leaves
• Clariant-Sponsored Annual Health Check-Up
• Centralized Company Transport for Designated Routes (Regular shift)
• Employee Wellbeing & Assistance Program
• Group Medical Insurance, Group Personal Accident Insurance and Life Insurance
• Maternity & Parental leave policies
• Performance-Based Competitive Annual Bonus Plan
• On-Site Medical Assistance for Employees: Doctor Visits Available Three Days a Week with a Medical Attendant Present Five Days a Week in the Medical Room.
Your Contact
Alka Sharma
Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.
At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status ,age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.