SAR Cost Controller & Analyst

Responsibilities

• Financial Business Partnering & Analysis
• Act as a hands-on Finance Business Partner to Global Function Lead, and R&D department
• Analyze cost drivers at cost center and departmental level and clearly explain variances
• Provide financial guidance on costs, consulting spend, FTEs, and projects
• Identify cost risks and optimization opportunities, recommending corrective actions
• Support budget, forecast (Outlook), and long-range planning cycles
• Prepare financial analysis and insights to support business decision-making
• Cost Control & Financial Operations
• Execute month-end closing activities (accruals, reclassifications, allocations, FTE postings)
• Monitor actuals vs. budget/forecast, investigate variances, and provide commentary
• Manage cost center and FTE planning processes
• Support R&D controlling, business cases, and capitalization activities
• Track project budgets and spending, ensuring financial compliance
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and timeliness in reporting
• Support audits, projects, and business changes (e.g., M&A activities)
• Digitalization & Process Improvement
• Drive automation and digitalization of reporting and controlling processes
• Identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies
• Promote standardization and best practices across finance operations
• Leverage data analytics and AI-enabled tools to enhance insights and detect anomalies
• Support change initiatives and adoption of new tools and ways of working

Requirements

• Strong experience ~5-7 years of experience in finance or controlling in financial controlling, cost analysis, and business partnering
• Solid understanding of planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes
• Ability to translate financial data into actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders
• Experience working with cost centers, project controlling, and financial reporting
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and attention to detail
• Proven ability to collaborate across functions in a global environment
• Hands-on approach with ownership and accountability
• Ready to shape the future of life sciences?

Additional Information

Job Title: SAR Cost Controller & Analyst Location: Gurugram, India We are looking for a hands-on SAR Cost Controller & Analyst to strengthen financial controlling and business partnering within the FP&A organization. In this role, you will drive cost transparency, ensure accurate financial reporting, and support decision-making through insightful analysis. Working closely with Global Function Leads and Finance stakeholders, you will play a key role in planning, forecasting, and cost optimization, while continuously improving financial processes and leveraging digital tools to enhance efficiency and data quality. What you will get: Opportunity to act as a trusted Finance Business Partner, influencing decisions across global functions Exposure to end-to-end financial cycles including planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting Ownership of cost controlling and analysis for cost centers, projects, and FTEs Involvement in digitalization and automation initiatives within finance Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams including R&D and global stakeholders A role that combines operational execution with strategic financial insights

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