Role Overview

We are seeking a highly driven and operationally focused Finance Manager to lead the finance function within a automotive environment.

This role goes beyond traditional finance and acts as a key business partner to operations, driving cost efficiency, operational performance, and profitability across manufacturing sites.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Partnering & Operational Finance

- Translate operational KPIs into financial performance drivers

- Monitor and challenge key metrics

- Drive operational efficiency initiatives (Lean, Kaizen, continuous improvement)

- Support decision-making on:

- Make vs. Buy strategies

- Capacity optimization & footprint decisions

- Capex investments and ROI

2. Cost Control & Profitability Management

- Lead standard costing processes and ensure cost accuracy across plants

- Perform deep-dive variance analysis (material, labor, overhead)

- Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive execution with operations

- Ensure profitability at product, customer, and plant level

- Support quoting processes and validate cost assumptions for new business

3. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A;)

- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes

- Align financial planning with operational capacity and demand scenarios

- Provide actionable insights on performance gaps and improvement levers

- Develop robust financial models to support strategic decisions

4. Capex & Investment Control

- Evaluate and challenge investment proposals (production lines, automation, tooling)





- Ensure strong ROI discipline and post-investment tracking

- Partner with engineering and operations on industrial strategy

5. Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

- Drive improvements in working capital (inventory, receivables, payables)

- Optimize inventory levels in coordination with supply chain

- Ensure robust cash flow visibility and forecasting

6. Governance, Reporting & Compliance

- Ensure accurate, transparent, and timely financial reporting to Group

- Manage monthly closing, reporting packages, and variance explanations

- Maintain strong internal controls and compliance with group policies

- Act as key interface with global finance teams and auditors

Key Requirements

- Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA/CPA is a plus)

- 10+ years of experience in finance leadership roles within Automotive Tier 1 / manufacturing

- Strong experience in plant controlling / operational finance

- Deep understanding of manufacturing processes and cost structures

- Proven track record in cost optimization and operational improvement

- Experience working in an international environment with global reporting lines

- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills

Success Indicators

- Improved plant profitability and cost structure

- Increased transparency of operational performance drivers

- Solid alignment between finance and operations

- Accurate and timely reporting to Group

- Measurable impact on efficiency and cash flow

📌 Finance Manager (India)
🏢 Nameless
📍 India