Why work for us?
Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.
With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.
Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!
Responsibilities:
Costing / Costing Methodology:
- Preparation of quotation calculations in alignment with Sales and Management, as well as project and post-calculations and profitability analyses
- Support in the execution of cost accounting (cost center and cost object accounting), including master data maintenance and execution of required routines in MS Dynamics Navision, as well as further development of IT systems
- Participation in determining cost rates for quotation, standard, and inventory calculations (HGB and US GAAP)
- Preparation of reporting and analyses based on total cost method and cost of sales method
Margin Analysis:
- Post-calculations of production orders
- Margin and profitability analyses
Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Closing:
- Support in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with HGB, US GAAP, and internal group guidelines
- Execution of closing activities (inventory valuation, warranty provisions, complaint costs, accruals, etc.)
- Support in inventory processes (year-end stock counting / cycle counts / obsolescence)
- Assistance in the preparation of audits and VAT/tax filings to ensure compliance with legal requirements
- Development and maintenance of internal controls to safeguard company assets and mitigate financial risks
Analyses (Sales / Operations / Finance):
- Support management decision-making through timely and accurate financial information and analyses
- Conduct variance analyses and identify areas for cost optimization and process improvement
- Perform ad hoc financial analyses and special projects as required
Reporting:
- Operations, Sales, Management, and Group reporting (daily / weekly / monthly)
- Development and continuous improvement of reporting structures
Budget & Forecasting:
- Support the planning and management of the budgeting and forecasting process to analyze business performance and trends
Projects:
- Financial project management, e.g., further development of Navision / Docuware
Back-up / Deputy Financial Analyst:
- Back-up support for key daily Financial Analyst tasks during absence (illness or vacation)
- Example tasks:
- Payment runs
- Cash flow analysis and reporting
- Support Shared Service Center Pune
Profile
- Bachelor’s degree in Controlling, Accounting, or Finance
- Proven experience in accounting and controlling roles, with relevant professional experience
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and legal requirements under HGB; experience with US GAAP is an advantage
- Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (Navision and/or OneStream preferred)
- Advanced MS Excel skills
- Basic knowledge of Power Query / Power Pivot / Power BI is an advantage
- Good English language skills
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and trends
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in financial reporting and analysis
- Strong communication skills to collaborate across departments
- Proactive mindset with the ability to identify issues and propose solutions
If you are interested in being part of a world class organization, Alkegen would love to hear from you.
At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion are central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation, and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.
Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Controlling, Accounting, or Finance
- Proven experience in accounting and controlling roles
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and legal requirements under HGB
- Experience with US GAAP
- Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems
- Experience with MS Dynamics Navision
- Experience with OneStream
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Basic knowledge of Power Query, Power Pivot, or Power BI
- Experience preparing financial statements and supporting audits, VAT/tax filings
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and trends
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in financial reporting and analysis
- Strong communication skills to collaborate across departments
- Proactive mindset with ability to identify issues and propose solutions
Alkegen Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Alkegen and has not been reviewed or approved by Alkegen.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered fair or strong in several roles and locations, with mentions of great pay and fair pay for the job. Competitive hourly operator wages and overtime opportunities in some sites reinforce this perception.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO, paid holidays, and paid sick days are available, with some salaried roles offering manager‑approved unlimited time off. These elements indicate broad time‑off options across the package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer match, in some cases with immediate vesting, is part of the offering. This reflects structured retirement support across many roles.
Alkegen Insights
What We Do
Alkegen is a specialty materials leader serving mission-critical systems that the world is focused on for the future, including: battery technologies, electric vehicles, filtration media, and specialty insulation materials that enable customers to reduce fossil fuel consumption, save energy, and live greener. We help people breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. Our experience speaks for itself. Bringing together two of the world’s leaders in specialty materials, Unifrax and Lydall, Alkegen is a leader in innovation. We are a vertically integrated manufacturer with the global reach and talent to solve your most demanding applications. With 60 manufacturing facilities and 9,000+ highly skilled employees located around the world, we can solve any challenge. Dedicated to sustainability and human health, we are uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways. We are Alkegen.
