Plant Finance Head - Manufacturing - CA

Plant Finance Head:

Reporting To: Group CFO

Location: Ahmedabad

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.

Qualifications and Experience:

- Experience: 6 - 10 years.

- Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA).

- Industry Preference: Manufacturing / Pharmaceuticals / FMCG.