SAR Cost Controller & Analyst

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

What you will do:

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

What we are looking for:

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

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.