Assistant Business Finance Manager

ZEISS in India ZEISS in India is headquartered in Bengaluru and present in the fields of Industrial Quality Solutions, Research Microscopy Solutions, Medical Technology, Vision Care and Sports & Cine Optics. ZEISS India has 3 production facilities, R&D center, Global IT services and about 40 Sales & Service offices in almost all Tier I and Tier II cities in India. With 2200+ employees and continued investments over 25 years in India, ZEISS success story in India is continuing at a rapid pace. Further information at ZEISS India. Job Description Assistant Manager, Plant Operations Finance Location: Devanahalli, Bengaluru (Bluebird Plant) Function: F&O Reports To: Head Plant & Manufacturing Finance A. Role Purpose The Assistant Manager Plant Operations Finance will support financial governance, cost control, accounting, and operational finance activities for Bluebird Plant operations. The role will primarily focus on: Operating expense (OPEX) management Factory administration and facilities cost management Scrap accounting Cost allocation Budgeting and forecasting Finance compliance and governance The position will work closely with Plant Operations, Admin & Facilities, Procurement, Supply Chain, Controllership, FP&A, and Business Finance teams to ensure: Cost transparency Financial discipline Robust controls Accurate reporting Continuous cost optimization across the plant The role will also support commercial coordination related to agreements, vendor cost management, and cost-saving initiatives across common plant services and infrastructure. B. Key Responsibilities 1. Operating Expense (OPEX) Management Monitor and control plant operating expenses against approved budgets and forecasts. Perform monthly variance analysis and highlight key cost deviations with actionable insights. Support preparation of annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and periodic outlooks. Ensure accurate accounting, accruals, provisions, and expense booking. Track and monitor open commitments and service PO utilization. 2. Factory Administration & Facilities Cost Management Manage and monitor costs related to: Security Employee transportation Housekeeping Utilities (Power, Water, DG, Gas, etc.) Cafeteria Facility management services Analyze utility consumption trends and support efficiency improvement initiatives. Partner with Admin, EHS, Facility, and Procurement teams for effective cost control. Drive identification and implementation of cost optimization opportunities. 3. Scrap Accounting & Control Monitor scrap generation, accounting, valuation, and disposal processes. Ensure proper documentation, approvals, and compliance for scrap disposal transactions. Coordinate with Production, Stores, and SCM teams for accurate scrap tracking and reporting. Support scrap reconciliation between physical movement and financial records. Analyze scrap trends and support reduction initiatives. 4. Cost Allocation & Cross-Charge Management Manage allocation and cross-charging of common plant costs across business units/functions such as: Vision-Mass Vision-RX IQS RMS Meditech Other divisions operating from Bluebird Plant Ensure allocation methodologies are transparent, accurate, and properly documented. Coordinate with Business Finance teams for allocation validation and closure. Prepare allocation workings, cross-charge calculations, and supporting MIS. 5. Agreements & Commercial Coordination Liaise with Procurement, Admin, Legal, and vendors for commercial agreements and renewals. Track contract validity, commercial terms, escalation clauses, and financial implications. Support commercial evaluations and benchmarking for facility and admin-related services. Ensure proper documentation and timely closure of agreements. 6. Budgeting, Forecasting & Reporting Support preparation of plant budgets and rolling forecasts. Prepare monthly MIS, dashboards, and management reports related to plant operating costs. Analyze fixed vs. variable costs, vendor cost trends, and utilities consumption. Provide financial insights to support operational decision-making. 7. Compliance & Controls Act as a finance partner for factory-related statutory and regulatory compliance matters. Coordinate and support compliance requirements related to EOU/SEZ regulations, documentation, and reporting from a finance perspective. Partner with HR and other stakeholders to support compliance monitoring related to PF, ESI, NAPS, NATS, and other employee-related statutory obligations. Ensure compliance with: Internal financial controls Accounting policies Delegation of authority Approval processes Support internal, statutory, and process audits related to plant operations, facility expenses, and compliance matters. Ensure proper documentation and audit readiness for expenses, agreements, allocations, and statutory records. Monitor adherence to company policies related to procurement, expenses, vendor payments, and commercial governance. 8. Cost Saving & Continuous Improvement .