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.