Deputy Manager - Finance & Accounts

Purpose of the role

To provide advanced financial support to our business units to function efficiently and effectively, providing the financial understanding on which key decisions are made. By providing accurate analysis and revealing insights, we add value to core commercial processes and provide the support to our teams to continue innovating and driving results.

Key Deliverables

Financial Analysis

• Execute monthly financial close activities, including financial statement preparation and balance sheet analysis.
• Conduct weekly forecasting of operating expenses and participate in monthly rolling estimate processes.
• Recommend and implement financial strategies to optimize the utilization of Manufacturing resources.

• Manage Plant Accounting, including Financial Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting for the unit.
• Design, implement, and maintain Standard Costing systems.
• Ensure the establishment and adherence to financial controls within the Plant.

• Manage the Plant budgeting process, encompassing forecasts, production plans, shipments, labor loads, cost reduction programs, and capital investments.
• Provide timely and accurate analysis of budgets and financial reports to senior management.

• Identify productivity improvement opportunities and analyze/recommend productivity initiative pipeline projects.
• Play a key role in capital investment recommendations and analysis.

• Responsible for Statutory, Taxation, and Legal Audits of the plant.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
• Interface with government officials as required for regulatory compliance and reporting.

• Provide strategic direction for the business planning process.
• Ensure aligning financial goals with overall business objectives.

Role Requirements

Qualification: CA (Max 3 Attempts)

Experience

• 6-10 years of overall experience in the finance function (preferably in FMCG set up)
• Atleast 10 year with manufacturing unit (post CA)
• Experience on SAP is must.
• Knowledge on various direct & indirect taxes.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Should be open to relocate