Plant Finance Head - Manufacturing

Plant Finance Head:

Location: Ahmedabad (Mehemdabad)

Reporting To: Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Experience: 6 - 10 years

Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA)

Industry Preference: Manufacturing / Pharmaceuticals / FMCG

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manufacturing Finance:

• Drive plant finance and manufacturing cost control.
• Monitor: COGS, Yield analysis, Batch costing, Inventory valuation, Variance analysis.
• Partner with operations to improve manufacturing efficiencies and profitability.
• Review inventory controls, slow-moving inventory, and working capital optimization.

2. Budgeting, Forecasting & MIS:

• Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
• Prepare MIS for Mgt and Board covering Plant KPIs; conduct variance analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Supporting CFO for investor presentations for Group; respond to investor queries and data requests.

3. Internal Controls & Governance:

• Strengthen internal financial controls and governance framework.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, lead process automation and control improvements.

4. Treasury:

• Monitor & Plan cash flow, liquidity and working capital (DSO, DPO, DIO).
• Support banking relationships and financing arrangements.

5. Business Partnering:

• Partner with manufacturing, procurement, supply chain, sales, and commercial teams.
• Provide financial insights to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Evaluate new business opportunities, capital expenditure proposals, and investment decisions.

Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of Ind AS and financial reporting.
• Budgeting and forecasting.
• Internal financial controls.
• Treasury operations.
• ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Advanced Excel and Power BI preferred.