Position: General Manager GM / Sr. GM - Plant Finance Controller / Head - F&A;
Experience: Minimum 14-23 years
Location: Chennai
About the Role:
We are looking for a highly experienced Head - F&A; / Plant Finance Controller to join our client's team as a General Manager GM / Sr. GM. This leadership role will be pivotal in overseeing the financial management and control functions for Pre-Engineered Buildings (PEB) (Chennai & Andhra Pradesh) manufacturing plants, as well as other infrastructure development projects. The ideal candidate will have 14-23 years of experience in finance and accounting, particularly in the Infrastructure, Manufacturing, EPC or construction sector, and will possess a proven ability to drive cost control, financial planning, and strategic analysis for large-scale manufacturing and infrastructure operations.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A;):
- Lead the preparation, management, and review of the plant's annual budget and financial forecasts in alignment with overall business objectives.
- Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership to support key decisions for PEB manufacturing and infrastructure projects.
- Perform detailed financial analysis to monitor project-specific and plant-wide financial performance, ensuring cost efficiencies and margin optimization.
2. Cost Control & Reporting:
- Oversee the implementation of robust cost control systems for plant and project operations, ensuring accurate cost allocation and tracking.
- Identify areas for cost reduction and efficiency improvements within the plant.
- Monitor production costs, material usage, and overheads to ensure financial control.
- Utilize SAP to track costs, monitor financial performance, and report results.
3. Internal Controls & Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with local tax laws, corporate policies, and accounting standards.
- Develop, implement, and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets and en