Overview

Job Responsibilities:

– To build/develop cost model for any product or service.

– Specific to cost modelling, the job would entail in building /development of a cost model for any product/service.

– Would be part of solution design for the cost model, identify and evaluate the different data points required, support development of the cost model.

– Effective supplier/expert relationship management

– Evaluate financial reports to support cost models and final evaluation of the cost model for accuracy and logic.

– Should have a procurement perspective for the cost model that is provided finally to the client and needs to be strong in excel skills.

– Will be accountable for timely and quality delivery of projects.

– Accountable for quality checking of reports.

– Co-ordinating with support teams (client engagement, editing etc.) for smooth delivery.

– Support sales team by identifying emerging trends and potential clients.

– Will be accountable for knowledge management activities.

– Work on cross-functional projects.

– Knowledge of broader economic/political/financial trends across the globe and their implications.

Job Requirements:

– If experienced, should have a holistic view on the respective industry/domain.

– To analyse total cost of ownership

– Should be efficient and effective in making supplier calls and gathering data points

– Supplier-price-cost management analysis

– Profitability analysis

– To understand the impact of cost drivers/cost elements

– Holistic understanding of international accounting practices such as GAAP and IFRS is a must

– Understand product-service needs

– Strong Analytical and investigative skills

– Financial analysis

– Acumen for alternative sources and analyse the cost impact

– Number crunching ability

– Ability to work on different costing techniques

– Should be very good in Excel, Advanced Excel/Macros

– PowerPoint presentation and Report generation ability is an added advantage

– Ability to effectively operate independently and in a team environment

Job Location: Chennai/Bangalore

– Qualification: Engineering with MBA Finance/PGDM with minimum 60% throughout their academics or CWA/CA Inter up to 2 attempts (but cleared) are eligible.

Work Experience: 1-4 years of experience in Cost modelling, Procurement Consulting/Market Research.

Technical Requirements:

– Competitive / Marketing Intelligence.

– Industry Analysis

– Best practice Insights

– Supplier Profiling

– Pricing & Cost Analysis

– Advanced excel/macros

– Presentation and report Generation

Personal characteristics:

– Right attitude

– Good Analytical skills

– Achievement Oriented

– Quick learner

– Out of box thinking

– Self-driven and Self Confident