Plant Finance head (Manufacturing / Pharmaceuticals / FMCG)

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 analysisPartner with operations to improve manufacturing efficiencies and profitability.Review inventory controls, slow-moving inventory, and working capital optimization.Budgeting, Forecasting & MIS - Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.Prepare MIS for Mgt and Board covering Plant KPIs; 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.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 forecastingInternal financial controlsTreasury operationsERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)Advanced Excel and Power BI preferred .