Plant Finance head (Manufacturing / Pharmaceuticals / FMCG)

AvenuesHR Consulting · India

Hiring for Pharmaceutical Company

Job Title: Plant Finance head

Location: Ahemdabad (Mehemdabad)

Reporting To: Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Experience: 6 - 10 years

Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA)

Industry Preference: Manufacturing / Pharmaceuticals / FMCG

Key Responsibilities

1. Manufacturing Finance

• Drive plant finance and manufacturing cost control.
• Monitor: COGS, Yield analysis, Batch costing, Inventory valuation, Variance analysis
• Partner with operations to improve manufacturing efficiencies and profitability.
• Review inventory controls, slow-moving inventory, and working capital optimization.

2. Budgeting, Forecasting & MIS

• Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
• Prepare MIS for Mgt and Board covering Plant KPI’s; conduct variance analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Supporting CFO for investor presentations for Group; respond to investor queries and data requests.

3. Internal Controls & Governance

• Strengthen internal financial controls and governance framework.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, lead process automation and control improvements.

4. Treasury

• Monitor & Plan cash flow, liquidity and working capital (DSO, DPO, DIO).
• Support banking relationships and financing arrangements.

5. Business Partnering

• Partner with manufacturing, procurement, supply chain, sales, and commercial teams.
• Provide financial insights to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Evaluate new business opportunities, capital expenditure proposals, and investment decisions.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of Ind AS and financial reporting
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Internal financial controls
• Treasury operations
• ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Advanced Excel and Power BI preferred