Plant finance controller | FMCG​/Manufacturing

Plant Finance Controller

Role Purpose

Own end-to-end financial control for the manufacturing plant, with a strong focus on inventory, plant cost management, operational efficiency, CAPEX/OPEX governance, MIS and financial compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Own financial control and governance for the manufacturing plant.
Monitor plant costs, cost structures and overall manufacturing efficiencies.
Drive inventory controls and ensure accuracy of inventory records.
Track and analyse plant performance, costs and operational variances.
Manage plant MIS and P&L reporting for corporate finance.
Evaluate CAPEX and OPEX proposals, with a strong focus on ROI and financial impact.
Monitor CAPEX utilisation, budgets and project-wise financial performance.
Ensure adherence to financial policies, controls and statutory compliances at the plant.
Coordinate with central finance teams for AP, AR, GST, taxation and other centralised finance activities.
Drive costing, bill processing and other plant-level finance operations.
Support process improvement, automation and digitisation of finance workflows.
Participate in ERP/SAP-led process improvements and workflow automation initiatives.
Identify opportunities for cost optimisation, process efficiency and stronger financial controls.

Candidate Profile

7–12 years of experience in manufacturing finance / plant finance.
CMA/ICWA preferred; CA is not mandatory.
Strong experience in a manufacturing/factory environment is essential.
Hands-on experience in plant costing, inventory, CAPEX, OPEX and financial controls.
Strong understanding of manufacturing cost structures and operational metrics.

Experience with SAP/ERP systems and finance process automation.
Candidates with a combination of plant and corporate finance experience would be preferred.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
Ability to work closely with plant operations while maintaining financial independence and control.