Key Responsibilities
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Job Description
1. Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting
• Support preparation of Annual Operating Plan (AOP), budgets, forecasts, and long-term business plans.
• Coordinate with business and functional teams for revenue, cost, manpower, capex, and cash flow planning.
• Perform budget versus actual analysis and provide variance explanations and actionable insights.
• Support scenario analysis, financial modelling, and business planning exercises for management decision-making. 2. MIS Reporting & Business Performance Analysis
• Prepare monthly MIS, management reports, business dashboards, and performance scorecards.
• Analyze trends in revenue, profitability, operating expenses, working capital, and key operational metrics.
• Provide insights on business performance, risks, opportunities, and improvement actions.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting for management reviews and corporate requirements. 3. Financial Controllership, Accounting & Compliance
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities, including review of provisions, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Coordinate finance operations including accounting, vendor payments, payroll accounting, and maintenance of financial records.
• Ensure timely processing and review of sales, purchase, and expense transactions.
• Support statutory compliance activities including GST, TDS, audits, and regulatory reporting in coordination with consultants and auditors.
• Assist in strengthening internal controls, governance processes,



and financial discipline across the business. 4. Business Finance, Bid Costing & Commercial Support
• Support preparation and review of costing models, bid evaluations, pricing analysis, and financial assessments for tenders and new business opportunities.
• Validate costing assumptions, overhead allocations, margins, and profitability of HAL tenders and commercial proposals.
• Work closely with Business Development, Engineering, Operations, and SCM teams to provide financial inputs for proposals.
• Assist in evaluating commercial viability, profitability, and risk associated with new projects and business opportunities.
• Monitor project performance against approved business cases and highlight key deviations. 5. Cost Control & Working Capital Management
• Monitor costs against approved budgets and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
• Track working capital parameters including inventory, receivables, advances, and payables.
• Support initiatives aimed at improving cash flow, profitability, and operational efficiency.
• Analyze cost drivers and support management in achieving productivity and margin improvement targets. 6. Business Case Evaluation & Stakeholder Management




• Conduct financial analysis of business opportunities, investments, strategic projects, and capex proposals.
• Support preparation of business cases, profitability assessments, and management presentations.
• Assist in evaluating risks, returns, and financial impact of key business decisions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to support business objectives and governance requirements. Technical Skills
• Strong working knowledge of SAP (FI/CO modules preferred).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modelling, Pivot Tables, dashboards, and data analysis.
• Strong PowerPoint and business presentation skills.
• Good understanding of budgeting, forecasting, MIS reporting, financial analysis, and controllership.
• Knowledge of cost accounting principles, manufacturing finance, and profitability analysis.
• Exposure to Power BI or similar reporting tools will be an added advantage.
• Working knowledge of IND AS and statutory compliance requirements. Behavioural Competencies
• Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong ownership, accountability, and result orientation.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions and manage multiple priorities.
• Continuous improvement mindset with focus on process excellence.
• Strong business and commercial acumen.

📌 Assistant Manager (India)
🏢 Bharat Forge
📍 India