Plant Finance Lead

Location: Chennai | Experience: 15+ Years | Reporting to: CFO (Functional)

Notice Period: Immediate Joiners or up to 15 Days preferred

About the Company A leading manufacturing and electronics conglomerate with a diversified presence across Products & Solutions, Customer Support Services, and Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) delivering technology products, manufacturing solutions, and lifecycle support services.

About the Role The Business Finance Lead acts as the finance business partner for the assigned Business Unit driving financial planning, business performance, profitability, governance, and strategic decision support, while ensuring solid financial controls and sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities
Lead the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-range planning
Own monthly MIS, dashboards, variance analysis, and executive presentations
Partner with business leaders on pricing, commercial proposals, and investment decisions
Monitor revenue, gross margin, EBITDA, operating expenses, and profitability
Drive cost optimization, productivity improvement, and resource utilization
Manage working capital receivables, payables, inventory, and cash flow
Review CapEx proposals and track ROI
Support monthly closing, audits,



compliance, and financial governance
Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, SCM, HR, IT, and Corporate Finance
Drive ERP/SAP improvements, automation, and continuous process improvement

Must-Haves (Priority Screening Criteria)
Qualified CA - MBA (Finance) with 15+ years in Plant Finance, Business Finance, FP&A;, Commercial Finance, or Financial Controlling.
Industry background: Manufacturing, EMS, Automotive, Technology, or Services
Hands-on expertise in SAP S/4 HANA / ERP systems non-negotiable
Robust command of Power BI and Advanced Excel for dashboarding and financial modeling
Working knowledge of Python / AI-based financial analytics added advantage, robust differentiator
Proven track record of turning around underperforming business units into profitable ones
Demonstrated experience in process automation and digital transformation within finance
Strong stakeholder management, executive presentation, and leadership skills

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Budget & Forecast Accuracy
EBITDA & Margin Improvement
Working Capital
Cost Savings
Timely MIS
Cash Flow
Compliance
Business Partner Satisfaction

📌 Plant Finance Lead Chennai
🏢 FRobin Technologies
📍 Chennai