Job Purpose

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Assistant Manager to oversee our Capital Expenditure (CapEx) portfolio. In this role, you will be responsible for end-to-end CapEx budget forecasting, tracking financial performance, and assisting business units in defining and evaluating their capital requirements. A core part of your responsibility will be designing and delivering timely Management Information Systems (MIS) reports to provide leadership with actionable insights for strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

- CapEx Budgeting & Forecasting:
- Monitor actual spending against approved budgets, conduct variance analysis, and identify risks or cost-saving opportunities.
- Lead the annual CapEx budgeting process and drive monthly/quarterly forecasting cycles.
- Assist in preparing robust business cases, cost-benefit analyses, and financial models (including ROCE calculations) for proposed projects.
- Ensure all capital spend requests align with corporate governance policies and delegation of authority (DoA).
- MIS Reporting & Analytics:
- Develop, maintain, and deliver comprehensive, accurate, and timely CapEx MIS reports for senior management.
- Create dashboards that track project milestones, cash flows, and financial commitments.
- Driving EBITDA Optimization:




- Analyze operational costs to identify efficiency leaks and cost-saving opportunities that directly protect and improve EBITDA margins.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build and monitor profitability improvement frameworks.
- Productivity Tracking & Improvement (Manpower & Material):
- Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of business.
- Monitor material productivity & manpowe productivity by analyzing usage, asset recovery, and reuse efficiencies.
- Use data-driven insights to recommend process improvements that reduce material waste and optimize manpower allocation.

Required Qualifications & Skills

- Education: Masters degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. An MBA in Finance, CA Inter equivalent certification is highly preferred.
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of work experience preferably in financial planning and analysis (FP&A;), corporate finance, or CapEx management.
- Technical Proficiency:
- Experience with SAP is a strong plus.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modeling, macros, complex formulas).
- Analytical Skills: Solid ability to synthesize large datasets into clear, executive-ready insights and narratives.
- Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with and challenge non-finance business stakeholders.

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