Finance Manager – Biomass Manufacturing Plant

Company: Grams and Kiloz Pvt Ltd
Location: Manamadurai, Sivaganga District, Tamil Nadu
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience: 5–8 years
Industry: Manufacturing / Biomass / Renewable Energy / Agro Processing

About the Company

Grams and Kiloz Pvt Ltd is an established agri-commodity trading, processing and supply company expanding into the renewable energy sector with a biomass pellet manufacturing facility at SIPCOT, Manamadurai.

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Finance Manager to manage the complete finance and accounting function of our Manamadurai manufacturing operation.

The candidate will work closely with the Management, Plant Head, Purchase, Stores, Production and Sales teams to ensure strong financial controls, accurate costing and timely MIS reporting.

Job Summary

The Finance Manager will be responsible for managing the complete accounting, finance, costing, taxation, working capital, inventory accounting and financial MIS of the Manamadurai biomass pellet plant.

The ideal candidate should have robust experience in manufacturing accounts and plant-level finance, preferably in biomass, agro processing, manufacturing, food processing, textiles, or similar industries.

Key Responsibilities1. Plant Accounting & Finance

- Manage day-to-day accounting and financial activities of the Manamadurai plant.
- Maintain accurate books of accounts and ensure timely accounting of all transactions.
- Monitor plant expenses and ensure proper approval and documentation.
- Maintain proper accounting controls for purchases, production, sales and expenses.
- Coordinate with auditors, bankers, consultants and statutory authorities.

2. Production Costing

- Calculate cost per MT of biomass pellets.
- Track raw material cost, transportation, labour, electricity, processing and other production costs.
- Monitor actual production cost versus budgeted cost.
- Prepare product-wise and batch-wise costing.
- Analyse gross margin and contribution per MT.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities.

3. Raw Material & Inventory Finance

- Monitor accounting of biomass raw materials such as Juliflora, maize cobs, cotton stalks and other agricultural residues.
- Reconcile physical stock with books/system records.
- Monitor raw material purchase price, freight, loading/unloading and handling costs.
- Track stock ageing and inventory valuation.
- Work closely with Stores and Purchase teams to prevent stock leakage and discrepancies.

4. Purchase & Vendor Management





- Verify purchase invoices against purchase orders, GRNs and material receipts.
- Monitor vendor outstanding balances and payment schedules.
- Maintain vendor ledgers and reconciliation.
- Ensure proper documentation for high-value raw material purchases.
- Monitor advances paid to suppliers and settlement of advances.

5. Sales & Receivables

- Maintain customer ledgers and sales accounting.
- Monitor customer outstanding and collection schedules.
- Prepare ageing reports.
- Follow up with the Sales/Commercial team regarding overdue payments.
- Ensure proper invoicing, e-invoicing and GST compliance where applicable.

6. GST, TDS & Statutory Compliance

- Ensure timely GST return preparation and filing.
- Monitor input tax credit reconciliation.
- Handle TDS accounting and compliance.
- Coordinate with external tax consultants and auditors.
- Ensure proper maintenance of statutory records and supporting documents.

7. Cash Flow & Working Capital

- Prepare daily/weekly/monthly cash-flow statements.
- Plan payments based on available cash and business priorities.
- Monitor working capital requirements of the plant.
- Track receivables, payables and inventory investment.
- Coordinate with banks regarding fund requirements and banking transactions.

8. MIS & Management Reporting

Prepare regular management reports including:

- Daily cash position
- Weekly cash-flow statement
- Monthly P&L;
- Plant-wise profitability
- Cost per MT
- Raw material purchase price analysis
- Production cost analysis
- Inventory statement
- Receivables ageing
- Payables ageing
- Budget vs actual expenses
- Sales and gross margin analysis
- Working capital report
- Monthly financial dashboard

9. Internal Controls

- Establish strong financial SOPs for the manufacturing plant.
- Ensure purchase-to-payment controls.
- Ensure sales-to-collection controls.
- Verify production consumption and wastage.
- Implement approval controls for expenses and purchases.
- Conduct periodic reconciliation between Finance, Stores, Purchase and Production.
- Identify and report financial irregularities to Management.

Required Skills

- Robust knowledge of manufacturing accounting




- Excellent knowledge of GST and TDS
- Strong understanding of inventory accounting
- Production costing and variance analysis
- Working capital management
- Cash-flow management
- Vendor/customer reconciliation
- MIS preparation
- Audit coordination
- Advanced MS Excel
- Experience with accounting/ERP software

Preferred Software Experience

Experience with Zoho Books and Zoho Inventory will be highly preferred.

Knowledge of ERP systems such as Tally, SAP, Oracle, or similar systems will be an advantage.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a hands-on Finance Manager, not only a bookkeeper.

The candidate should be capable of independently managing the finance function of a manufacturing plant and should be comfortable working closely with:

Management → Purchase → Stores → Production → Sales → Finance

The candidate should have strong analytical skills and the ability to identify financial leakages, control costs and provide actionable financial information to Management.

Qualification

- CA / CMA / MBA Finance / M.Com / B.Com
- CA Inter / CMA Inter candidates with strong manufacturing experience may also be considered.

Experience

5–8 years of relevant experience, preferably in:

- Manufacturing
- Agro processing
- Biomass / Renewable Energy
- Food processing
- Textile
- Engineering
- Commodity trading & processing

Location

Manamadurai, Sivaganga District, Tamil Nadu

Candidates who are currently residing in Sivaganga, Madurai, Ramanathapuram, Virudhunagar or nearby areas may be preferred.

Salary

₹6,00,000 – ₹10,00,000 per annum, depending on experience and suitability.

Salary is negotiable for candidates with strong manufacturing finance experience.

What We Offer

- Opportunity to work in a growing biomass / renewable energy manufacturing business
- Direct interaction with senior management
- Opportunity to build and manage the finance system of a new manufacturing plant
- Performance-based growth opportunities
- Exposure to manufacturing costing, working capital and renewable-energy operations

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply through Indeed with their updated resume.

Please mention in your application:

- Current salary
- Expected salary
- Notice period
- Total years of experience
- Manufacturing finance experience
- Experience with Zoho Books / Zoho Inventory / Tally / ERP
- Current location

Pay: ₹19,805.67 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time

Work Location: In person

📌 Finance Manager (Manamadurai)
🏢 GRAMS AND KILOZ
📍 Manamadurai