Finance Controller - Plant - CA/ICWA/CMA
Sita Corp Private Limited · Bengaluru · onsite · Posted 20d ago
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About this role
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
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