Business Finance Lead

Zetwerk; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Zetwerk Bengaluru is seeking an experienced Business Finance Manager to lead financial planning, CAPEX management, and project finance for the Manufacturing Division. You will partner with operations, procurement, engineering and corporate finance to drive effective financial control of manufacturing activities and greenfield projects.

The ideal candidate has CA qualification with 4–6 years in manufacturing or project finance, strong CAPEX budgeting, CWIP and asset accounting experience, and

Qualifications

• CA required with 4–6 years in Business Finance, Manufacturing Finance or Project Finance.
• Strong experience in CAPEX budgeting, project cost monitoring, CWIP and fixed asset accounting.
• Proficiency in SAP/ERP systems and advanced MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial planning and cost control for the Manufacturing Division.
• Manage project finance, CAPEX budgets and cash flow for greenfield and expansion projects.
• Prepare budgets, monitor variances and provide financial insights for management decisions.
• Oversee plant-level accounting, inventory, CWIP and fixed assets, ensuring robust controls.

Skills

MS Excel

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description Business Finance

Division: Finance
Function: Manufacturing
Location: Bengaluru
Designation: Manager - Business Finance

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Business Finance professional to drive financial planning, project finance, CAPEX management and financial control for the Manufacturing Division. The role will involve working closely with manufacturing operations, project execution, procurement, engineering and corporate finance teams to ensure effective financial management of manufacturing operations and greenfield project development.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in manufacturing finance, project cost management, capital expenditure accounting, financial evaluation and business partnering, preferably in a manufacturing or capital-intensive industry.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manufacturing Business Finance

• Drive financial management and business partnering for the manufacturing division, ensuring alignment between operational and financial objectives.
• Monitor plant-level financial performance, manufacturing costs, operating expenses and profitability.
• Analyse production costs, material consumption, conversion costs, overheads and cost variances.
• Identify cost optimisation opportunities and drive financial efficiency across manufacturing operations.
• Work closely with plant and business leadership on financial decisions and operational improvements.

2. Project Finance & CAPEX Management

• Manage financial planning and monitoring of greenfield manufacturing projects, plant expansions and infrastructure development.
• Develop and monitor project budgets, capital expenditure plans and project cash flow requirements.
• Track CAPEX commitments, actual expenditure, budget utilisation and cost-to-complete.
• Monitor project funding requirements, cash flow schedules and financial commitments.
• Evaluate project proposals, capital investments, business cases and ROI.
• Ensure appropriate accounting, capitalisation and tracking of fixed assets and project-related expenditure.

3. Financial Planning & Cost Control

• Prepare annual operating budgets, manufacturing budgets and CAPEX budgets.
• Monitor budget versus actual performance and investigate significant cost deviations.
• Track project-wise and plant-wise expenditure, commitments and forecasts.
• Develop financial models to assess project viability, investment returns and cost efficiencies.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to management for informed decision-making.

4. Plant Finance & Accounting

• Oversee plant-level financial transactions, accounting processes and financial controls.
• Ensure accurate accounting of inventory, fixed assets, production costs and capital work-in-progress (CWIP).
• Monitor inventory valuation, material consumption, work-in-progress and finished goods accounting.
• Ensure timely reconciliations, month-end closures and financial reporting.
• Coordinate with statutory auditors, internal auditors and taxation teams.

5. Financial Reporting & Business Partnering

• Prepare periodic financial MIS, management reports and business performance dashboards.
• Provide financial analysis on manufacturing performance, operating margins and cost structures.
• Work closely with procurement, supply chain, engineering, projects and operations teams.
• Support management with financial feasibility assessments and investment-related decisions.
• Establish robust financial controls, processes and reporting mechanisms across manufacturing operations.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).
• 4 to 6 years of relevant experience in Business Finance, Manufacturing Finance or Project Finance.
• Strong experience in manufacturing setups, greenfield projects, plant commissioning or capital-intensive industries.
• Hands-on experience in CAPEX budgeting, project cost monitoring, CWIP, fixed asset accounting and capitalisation.
• Understanding of project cash flows, funding requirements, investment evaluation and financial modelling.
• Strong knowledge of Indian accounting standards, GST, TDS, statutory compliance and financial controls.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams across manufacturing, engineering, procurement and project execution.
• Proficiency in SAP / ERP systems and advanced MS Excel.