Location: Chennai,India
Required Language: English
Employment Type: Full-Time
Seniority Level: Associate
Travel Mode: Moderate
Buckman is a privately held, global specialty chemical company with headquarters in Memphis, TN, USA, committed to safeguarding the environment, maintaining safety in the workplace, and promoting sustainable development. Buckman works proactively and collaboratively with its worldwide customers in pulp, paper, leather, and water treatment to deliver exceptional service and innovative specialty chemical solutions to help boost productivity, reduce risk, improve product quality, and provide a measurable return on investment. Buckman is in the middle of a digital transformation of its businesses and is focused on building capabilities and tools in support of this.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, or related discipline.
CMA, CPA, CA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
10+ years of relevant experience in Cost Accounting and Manufacturing Finance
Experience supporting manufacturing operations and inventory accounting.
Strong experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
Experience in standard costing, inventory valuation, and variance analysis
Experience supporting month-end close, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
SAP experience, particularly costing and inventory modules.
Strong financial planning, analysis, and reporting capabilities.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; Power BI experience preferred.
Strong understanding of financial controls and compliance requirements
Review and analyze inventory and margin reports and conduct research and analytical studies regarding cost variance/movements and profitability.
Perform variance analysis of the price, cost, efficiency, and volume drivers related.
Actively support the forecasting and annual budgeting process in APAC
Manage sales Incentive computation & accruals together and regular review with HRD and FD
Provide support to the FP&A Manager and Finance Director -APAC for any initiatives/projects assigned such as new reporting application implementation or training.
Familiar with ERP system and must have SAP FICO system.
Relevant costing experience in the manufacturing environment and SAP ERP is a must
Strong financial planning, analysis and reporting skills
Knowledge of statutory requirement / regulations / acts / various taxes (GST / VAT / Excise) in countries like India, Indonesia and Pakistan is an advantage
Computer proficiency in QlikView/Qlik Sense, SAP, RPA, and Microsoft Office applications (particularly MS Excel)
Good written, and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively
Ability to work independently, be resourceful and be an effective team player and adapt to rapid changing environment in a fast-paced, changing, and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
Good interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity and able to deal & collaborate with people from various cultural backgrounds and countries
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