Pricing and Cost Controller

Date: 7 Jul 2025

Country: India

Function: Bangalore

Sub-Function: Finance Common

About Us

We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.

Purpose of the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical professional to join our team as a Pricing and Cost Controller. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and managing pricing models, monitoring operational costs, and supporting strategic decision-making across departments. You will play a key role in driving value through data-driven pricing strategies and cost optimization.

This position is part of the Supply Chain function and reports independently to the Finance Manager to ensure objectivity and alignment with financial goals.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and validate pricing models using multiple cost inputs such as raw materials, processing, packaging, intellectual property, and margin expectations.
Implement and evolve a value-based pricing approach to support long-term business objectives.
Monitor operational costs and identify opportunities for cost efficiency and process improvement.
Ensure pricing and cost control practices align with financial and strategic targets.
Serve as a point of escalation for complex pricing and cost-related issues, offering solutions based on data and experience.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, finance, and commercial teams to ensure pricing strategies are aligned and effective.
Contribute to strategic planning and business reviews by providing insights and recommendations.
Continuously assess and enhance pricing and cost control processes.

Qualifications, Skills and Core Competencies

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Accounting, or a related field.
Proven experience in pricing, cost control, or financial analysis, preferably in a manufacturing or supply chain environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced level) and experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Ability to lead through influence and collaborate across teams.
Results-oriented with a proactive approach to challenges.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Comfortable working in fast-paced environments and making informed decisions under pressure.

ofi is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nationality, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles.