Plant Finance Manager - CA

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead monthly financial closing activities, including Profit & Loss Account and Balance Sheet preparation.
• Drive annual budgeting, financial planning, forecasting, and variance analysis for the manufacturing plant.
• Prepare and monitor monthly expense plans across major cost heads and publish MIS reports.
• Analyze financial performance through trend analysis, cost-income ratios, profitability reports, and operational KPIs.
• Implement cost control measures and identify opportunities for cost optimization and savings.
• Prepare monthly MIS reports and financial dashboards for management reviews.
• Conduct monthly P&L Forecast vs. Actual analysis and track cost-saving initiatives.
• Prepare Business Unit budgets, forecasts, and quarterly contribution analysis with improvement action plans.
• Oversee working capital management and monitor cash flow performance.
• Evaluate CapEx proposals, investment requests, and report deviations from approved financial parameters.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, accounting standards, GST regulations, and internal financial controls.
• Coordinate statutory audits, tax audits, and prepare required schedules, reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Develop and strengthen internal controls, governance frameworks, and process discipline.
• Support financial system enhancements, process improvement initiatives, and cross-functional business projects.
• Collaborate with plant operations, supply chain, and senior leadership to drive business performance and informed decision-making.

Key Skills & Competencies :

• Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting
• Plant Finance & Manufacturing Accounting
• Cost Management & Cost Optimization
• Financial Reporting & MIS
• Working Capital Management
• GST & Statutory Compliance
• Internal Controls & Audit Management
• CapEx Evaluation & Investment Analysis
• Variance Analysis & Profitability Reporting
• Strong Analytical, Leadership, and Stakeholder Management Skills
• Proficiency in SAP and advanced Microsoft Excel

Requirements :

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).
• 5 - 10 years of experience in Plant Finance, Manufacturing Finance, or Factory Controlling.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, costing, statutory compliance, taxation, budgeting, and business finance.
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP.