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**Role & responsibilities** **1. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)** - Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans for the plant - Monitor actual performance vs. budget and analyze variances - Provide actionable insights to plant leadership for cost optimization **2. Cost Accounting** - Manage product costing, standard costing, and variance analysis - Track material, labor, and overhead costs - Analyze production costs and recommend efficiency improvements **3. Financial Reporting** - Ensure timely and accurate monthly closing of plant accounts - Prepare financial statements and management reports - Maintain compliance with accounting standards and company policies **4. Inventory & Working Capital Management** - Monitor inventory levels and valuation - Control obsolete and slow-moving stock - Improve working capital efficiency **5. Internal Controls & Compliance** - Implement and monitor internal financial controls - Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and audits - Support internal and external audit processes **6. Business Partnering** - Collaborate with plant operations, supply chain, and procurement teams - Support decision-making with financial insights - Drive cost-saving and productivity initiatives **7. Capex & Investment Analysis** - Evaluate capital expenditure proposals - Conduct ROI, IRR, and payback analysis Track and control capital project spending **Key Skills & Competencies** - Strong knowledge of cost accounting and manufacturing finance - Financial analysis and problem-solving skills - Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and Excel - Business acumen and stakeholder management - Attention to detail and strong analytical mindset **Qualifications** - CA qualified - 5 - 10 years of experience in manufacturing or plant finance **KPIs / Performance Metrics** - Cost reduction and efficiency improvements - Budget adherence and variance control - Inventory turnover and working capital metrics - Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting