Finance Controller - Plant - CA/ICWA/CMA

Position: Plant Finance Controller Location: Bangalore Reporting To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Qualification & Experience: - Qualified ICWA/CMA or CA. - Minimum 8+ years of post-qualification experience in manufacturing finance. - Experience in multi-plant manufacturing operations, preferably with a listed manufacturing company. - Proven experience in leading and managing finance teams. - Hands-on experience with SAP is mandatory. - Strong understanding of manufacturing finance, costing, and financial controls. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the plant finance and accounting function, reporting to the CFO. - Manage, mentor, and develop the plant finance team. - Prepare and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and MIS reports to support business planning and decision-making. - Partner with plant operations to provide manufacturing finance support and improve operational and financial performance. - Drive product costing, cost control, variance analysis, and cost optimization initiatives. - Oversee all finance and accounting activities, including month-end and year-end financial closing. - Prepare, review, and analyze the Plant Profit & Loss Account and Balance Sheet. - Ensure compliance with accounting standards, statutory regulations, internal controls, and company policies. - Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, ensuring timely vendor payments and customer collections. - Monitor and manage plant cash flow and working capital in coordination with the corporate finance team. - Oversee inventory management, inventory valuation, stock reconciliation, and inventory control processes. - Drive SAP finance processes and ensure robust system controls, data integrity, and process compliance. - Coordinate effectively with corporate finance and plant operations to achieve financial and operational objectives. - Support internal and statutory audits and ensure timely closure of audit observations. - Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost savings, and operational efficiencies. - Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to support business objectives. - Drive financial discipline and operational excellence across the plant through effective planning, analysis, and governance. Key Competencies: - Financial Planning & Analysis - Budgeting, Forecasting & MIS - Manufacturing Finance - Costing & Cost Control - Financial Accounting - Cash Flow & Working Capital Management - Inventory Management & Control - Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable - SAP (FI/CO preferred) - Internal Controls & Compliance - Team Leadership - Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving - Stakeholder Management and Communication