Plant finance controller

Company: Leading MNC

Location: Aurangabad (Managing Aurangabad & Haryana Plants)

Experience: 10–15 Years

Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) – Mandatory

CTC Budget: Up to 40 LPA

We are seeking a seasoned and business-oriented Plant Finance Controller to lead the end-to-end finance function for two manufacturing plants located in Aurangabad and Haryana. The incumbent will play a critical role in driving financial planning, plant controlling, budgeting, costing, CAPEX/OPEX governance, compliance, and business partnering to support operational efficiency and strategic growth initiatives.

The role requires strong exposure to manufacturing finance, commercial acumen, stakeholder management, and hands-on experience in plant operations finance within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes for both manufacturing units.
• Conduct variance analysis between budgeted and actual performance and recommend corrective actions.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives and ensure achievement of plant financial targets.
• Prepare and present monthly MIS, plant performance reports, financial dashboards, and management reviews.
• Partner with Plant Heads and leadership teams for strategic decision-making and financial planning.

• Manage complete plant finance operations including P&L ownership for both manufacturing facilities.
• Ensure robust financial governance, internal controls, and adherence to company policies and compliance frameworks.
• Provide financial insights to improve operational efficiencies, productivity, and profitability.
• Monitor plant KPIs, manufacturing efficiencies, inventory controls, and working capital performance.

• Manage end-to-end CAPEX planning, approvals, tracking, utilization, and ROI analysis for plant expansion and engineering projects.
• Monitor and control OPEX across procurement, maintenance, utilities, manpower, and operations.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and procurement teams for investment planning and cost-saving initiatives.

• Oversee product costing, BOM validation, inventory valuation, and manufacturing variance analysis.
• Monitor yield, wastage, material consumption, and production efficiencies.
• Ensure accurate accounting and reconciliation of production and inventory-related transactions.
• Support pricing and margin analysis through detailed cost insights.

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, statutory regulations, taxation, and audit requirements.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors for smooth audit execution.
• Manage cash flow planning, working capital, inventory controls, and commercial finance activities.
• Ensure timely closure of books and accurate financial reporting.

• Collaborate closely with Plant Heads, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, and Corporate Finance teams.
• Support business growth initiatives through financial analysis and strategic recommendations.
• Drive process automation, ERP optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives within finance operations.
• Mentor and guide finance team members at plant locations.

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 10–15 years of experience in Plant Finance / Manufacturing Finance.
• Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, plant controlling, costing, CAPEX/OPEX management, and financial analysis.
• Experience handling finance operations across multiple manufacturing plants is preferred.
• Exposure to Packaging, FMCG, Manufacturing, Pharma, Chemical, or Industrial sectors will be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical, commercial, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Hands-on experience with SAP/ERP systems preferred.
• Willingness to travel between Aurangabad and Haryana plants as required.