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.