Assistant/Deputy General Manager - Plant Controller

About the Team: Corporate Controlling aims to achieve corporate financial targets by monitoring and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of business processes. It includes budgeting, financial planning, cost control and performance evaluation. Controllers act as internal consultants supporting management in decision-making.

What you can look forward to as Deputy General Manager Plant Controller:

• Financial Planning & Control Plan, manage, and control the reporting unit to achieve financial and operational targets. Drive strategic planning and implementation, consolidating site-level elements into a comprehensive plan covering revenue, profitability, and cash flow to fund growth-related Capex. Identify key cost drivers and monitor weekly to prevent unexpected deviations. Lead planning and forecasting for the plant, including monthly financial projections.
• Cost Management & Operational Excellence Ensure functional excellence in cost control, operational improvements, and investment activities. Collaborate with manufacturing counterparts on global footprint decisions. Advise plant management on business performance and initiate corrective measures when necessary.
• Compliance, Governance & Risk Management Ensure compliance with internal controls, governance standards, and regulatory requirements. Protect revenue and assets while optimizing costs. Maintain and enhance risk management and internal control frameworks.
• Financial Reporting & Accounting Oversee all aspects of financial reporting for the legal entity, including external (IFRS, local statutory) and internal (Group, divisional) requirements. Develop and maintain accounting frameworks, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with IFRS and company standards. Manage relationships with external auditors to ensure unqualified audits by anticipating issues and implementing mitigation strategies.

• Professional qualification (CA/CMA) with 10-15 years of post qualification experience in plant or manufacturing finance.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, statutory reporting, and internal control frameworks.
• Expertise in cost management, financial planning, and operational analysis.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred), Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work across cultures and manage multiple stakeholders effectively.

Be part of our ZF team as Assistant/Deputy General Manager - Plant Controller.

Priyanka Simhala