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.
- 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 ensure accurate financial reporting.

- Manage the annual audit process and collaborate with external auditors.

- Ensure strict adherence to cost and revenue recognition principles in accordance with the project milestones in the PEB and infrastructure development sector.

- Inventory & Capital Expenditure Management:
- Manage the inventory control process for raw materials, components, and finished products, ensuring optimal stock levels while minimizing wastage and obsolescence.
- Oversee capital expenditures for the plant and infrastructure projects, ensuring proper approval, documentation, and tracking of capital investments.
- Team Leadership:
- Lead and mentor the finance team at the plant, ensuring the effective management of their professional development and performance.
- Foster a culture of financial accountability and continuous improvement, ensuring the team adheres to the highest standards of financial reporting and analysis.

6.

Strategic

Contribution

- Work closely with the plant and project management teams to provide strategic financial insights,



contribute to cost control initiatives, and evaluate the financial viability of new projects.
- Support senior leadership with financial planning and analysis related to current infrastructure and PEB projects, including financial modeling and cash flow analysis.
- Actively participate in decision-making on major plant investments, cost reduction programs, and capital projects to optimize long-term profitability.

Requirements

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education: CA or equivalent.

- Experience: Minimum 14-20 years of experience in financial management, with at least 5 years in a senior finance role in Manufacturing, PEB, infrastructure development, or construction industries.

Important Note: That person will be based at Chennai and will also look after, besides Chennai 2 Plants, another Big Plant at Attivaram (AP), which is around 140 KM from Chennai.

Key Skills

Experience working for a listed company preferred

- Strong expertise in project finance, cost accounting, budgeting, financial forecasting, and financial reporting, particularly in the infrastructure and manufacturing sectors.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, raw materials, and associated costs.
- Excellent understanding of project-based financial management, including contract costing, billing, and milestone-based revenue recognition.
- Expertise in SAP ERP systems and financial software tools.
- Proven ability to manage and lead teams, with a focus on financial analysis, reporting, and business partnering.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external stakeholders..

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