Manager – Indirect Cost Controller, HQC Full Time

Manager – Indirect Cost Controller

Function

Finance – Country Controlling

Reports To

Head – CREST Reporting, Controlling & BCA

Location

Head Office

Travel Required

25% þ 50% ☐ 75% ☐

About DHL Blue Dart Express India:

Blue Dart Express Limited, a listed company, is a leader in courier, integrated air express package distribution, and eCommerce in South Asia, offering a wide range of logistics solutions. Founded in 1983, it is recognised for reliable, time-bound, and secure delivery services across 55,000+ locations in India as well as internationally. Its competencies span across evaluation and contracting, planning and transition, delivery and execution, and specific service capabilities. We pride ourselves on innovation, digitalization, service excellence, and creating long-term partnerships with our clients, enabling businesses to thrive in the fast-paced logistics environment and ever-evolving supply-chains. It wholly-owns India’s only scheduled air cargo airline, Blue Dart Aviation Limited, since May 1994, and the Concorde Air Logistics Limited, a transport, storage, and communications business, since May 2004.

Blue Dart Express Limited is a part of the DHL Group’s DHL eCommerce division, leveraging this global logistics leader’s network across 220 countries and territories to provide comprehensive express and logistics solutions to our clients. Our robust network and unmatched infrastructure have positioned the Blue Dart brand as a key India-grown logistics player with an unmatched and phenomenal global outreach rooted in the DHL brand of its majority shareholder.

We are proud to be consistently ranked among India’s Top 100 Great Places to Work, combining it with DHL Group’s Top Employer certification. Being an Employer of Choice is not just a goal; it’s a fundamental part of who we are, committed to creating a workplace where people are valued, empowered, and wear the sobriquet “Blue Darter” with honour.

If you are looking to join a purpose-led, people-first, company that shapes India’s supply-chains with integrity and safety, Blue Dart is where you belong. Blue Dart offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, access to cross-functional, succession planning and global career paths, and strong culture of recognition.

Position Overview:

The Manager – Indirect Cost Controller is a senior finance professional responsible for end-to-end governance, monitoring, optimization, and strategic control of all indirect (overhead) cost elements across Blue Dart’s national operations.

Operating within a listed company environment and reporting into the Head – CREST Reporting, Controlling & BCA, this role provides structured financial oversight on administrative expenses, support function costs, infrastructure costs, IT, HR, facility management, aviation overhead allocations, and other non-direct operational expenditures.

The role combines strong financial controlling expertise, business partnering capability, digital analytics, and AI-enabled cost monitoring frameworks to drive cost transparency, cost discipline, and margin protection. The incumbent will work closely with business leaders, functional heads, R2R, FP&A, and procurement teams to ensure budget adherence, cost optimization, and accurate financial reporting under CREST and country controlling standards.

Job Purpose:

To institutionalize a robust indirect cost control framework that ensures budget discipline, cost transparency, financial accuracy, margin protection, and strategic cost optimization in alignment with country controlling objectives and group reporting standards.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

Indirect Cost Governance & Budget Control

• Own monitoring of all indirect cost categories across corporate and regional structures.
• Ensure strict adherence to approved annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Conduct monthly variance analysis (Actual vs Budget vs Forecast).
• Identify cost overruns, leakage risks, and inefficiencies proactively.

CREST Reporting & Financial Accuracy

• Ensure accurate mapping of indirect costs to appropriate CREST codes.
• Validate cost allocations and overhead absorption methodology.
• Ensure reporting accuracy in monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.
• Collaborate with R2R and accounting teams to maintain ledger integrity.

Business Case Analysis (BCA) & Investment Governance

• Support evaluation of overhead-related investment proposals and cost structures.
• Provide financial analysis for cost transformation initiatives.
• Conduct sensitivity analysis and ROI evaluation for indirect spend projects.
• Ensure financial prudence in approval of new indirect cost commitments.

AI-Enabled Cost Analytics & Digital Controlling

• Implement AI-driven dashboards for real-time monitoring of indirect cost trends.
• Use predictive analytics to forecast cost behaviour patterns.
• Drive automation of variance analysis and exception reporting.
• Introduce digital alerts for threshold breaches and abnormal spend patterns.

Cost Optimization & Efficiency Initiatives

• Partner with functional heads to identify sustainable cost optimization levers.
• Benchmark overhead ratios against industry standards and internal targets.
• Lead structured cost review forums with business stakeholders.
• Support EBITDA and margin improvement initiatives.

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Support annual budgeting cycle for all indirect cost heads.
• Participate in rolling forecasts and mid-year reviews.
• Validate cost assumptions and challenge cost build-ups constructively.
• Ensure alignment between strategic plans and financial commitments.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Ensure internal control adherence across indirect cost approvals.
• Monitor policy compliance related to discretionary spending.
• Support internal and external audits on cost control mechanisms.
• Maintain documentation supporting financial governance standards.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Act as strategic finance partner to corporate function heads.
• Provide financial insights to Country Controlling and CFO office.
• Mentor junior controllers and build analytical capability within the team.
• Promote culture of accountability and cost ownership across functions.

Qualifications & Experience:

Education:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) mandatory
• MBA (Finance) preferred

Experience:

• 14–18 years of progressive experience in Controlling, FP&A, or Corporate Finance.
• Experience in listed companies or large multi-location organizations preferred.
• Exposure to logistics, aviation, infrastructure, or high operational complexity industries preferred.
• Strong experience in budget management, cost control, and financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial analytics platforms.
• Exposure to AI-enabled financial analytics and digital reporting tools preferred.

Skills & Capabilities:

Technical Skills:

• Strong expertise in financial controlling and indirect cost management
• Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis proficiency
• Deep understanding of overhead allocation methodologies
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
• ERP and financial reporting systems expertise
• Knowledge of AI-driven analytics tools (Power BI, SAP Analytics, etc.)

Key Competencies:

• Strategic financial thinking
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Business partnering mindset
• Influencing and stakeholder management skills
• High governance and compliance orientation
• Executive communication capability

Key Performance Indicators:

KRAs

KPIs

Budget Adherence

Indirect cost variance within approved tolerance levels

Forecast Accuracy

Forecast deviation within defined threshold

Cost Optimization

Year-on-year overhead ratio improvement

Reporting Accuracy

Zero material reporting errors

BCA Governance

Timely evaluation and review of business cases

Automation & Analytics

Implementation of digital cost dashboards

Audit & Compliance

Zero major audit observations

Stakeholder Satisfaction

Positive feedback from functional heads

Why join DHL Blue Dart?

When you join us, you’re not just taking a job—you’re becoming part of a purpose-led movement that’s reshaping the future of logistics across India and the world. At Blue Dart, we don’t just deliver parcels—we deliver excellence, innovation, and opportunity every day.

Here’s what makes us stand out:

• Great Place to Work® Certified—a testament to our people-first culture, inclusive environment, and commitment to your growth and well-being.
• Competitive pay and performance-linked rewards that truly recognize your impact.
• Structured learning, global exposure, and on-the-job coaching to help you grow faster than ever.
• Best-in-class benefits—from comprehensive medical cover (including optional parental care) to financial wellness and generous time off.
• A culture that celebrates diversity, innovation, and bold thinking—where your voice is heard and your contributions matter.
• Global career paths across the DHL Group, opening doors to opportunities in 220+ countries and territories.
• The pride of working with India’s most awarded logistics brand, trusted by millions and driven by purpose.

This is your chance to do meaningful work, build a career without borders, and thrive in a company that’s not just a logistics leader—but a Great Place to Work. Come grow with us.

Disclaimer:

At Blue Dart Express Limited, all recruitment is conducted through a fair, transparent, and merit-based process aligned with our commitments to Human Rights and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB).

Blue Dart does not request or accept any fees, deposits, or payments from candidates at any stage of the recruitment or onboarding process. Any such request is fraudulent and unauthorized.

Blue Dart shall not be responsible for any loss arising from such fraudulent activity. For verification, candidates may write to bdjobs@bluedart.com.