Deputy Manager - Finance & Controlling

Nordex SE; Chennai District; On-site; INR 18,00,000 - 25,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in Chennai is seeking a Finance Manager to lead and manage financial operations for the Wind Mill Blade Manufacturing Plant. The ideal candidate will have 10-15 years of experience in manufacturing finance and strong knowledge of SAP. Key responsibilities include cost management, compliance oversight, and stakeholder collaboration. Join us in advancing sustainability in energy production.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in manufacturing finance, preferably in renewable energy or heavy engineering sectors.
• Strong knowledge of plant finance, costing, and compliance.
• Hands on SAP skills especially in MM & SD.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control manufacturing costs including raw materials, labor, overheads, and logistics.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and statutory regulations.
• Collaborate with plant operations, procurement, supply chain, and corporate finance teams.

Skills

Cost Management

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

Team Management

Education

Costing / C.A / M. Com / MBA Finance

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

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Location: Vengal – Chennai (TN)
Reporting To: Plant Head / Head of Controlling
Department: Finance & Controlling
Grade: A.M / D.M

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Purpose:

To lead and manage the financial operations of the Wind Mill Blade Manufacturing Plant, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, cost optimization, and strategic financial planning aligned with corporate objectives and sustainability goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Cost Management

• Monitor and control manufacturing costs including raw materials, labor, overheads, and logistics.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives and drive lean finance practices.
• Support product costing, margin analysis, and pricing decisions.

Capex & Investment Management

• Evaluate capital expenditure proposals and monitor project budgets.
• Ensure timely capitalization of Assets and track the CWIP periodically.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning for the plant.
• Analyze financial performance, variances, and KPIs to support operational decision-making.
• Provide strategic insights to improve profitability and cost efficiency.
• Pricing of product in line with Transfer pricing guidelines in coordination with tax teams
• Working Capital Management Plant level & Control of inventory holding, stockout risk assessment etc.

Controlling & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards (IFRS/IND-AS), and statutory regulations.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing and reporting.
• Manage audits (internal, statutory, tax) and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with plant operations, procurement, supply chain, and corporate finance teams.
• Liaise with external stakeholders including auditors, banks, and regulatory authorities.
• Matrix structure reporting with direct interface of Global stakeholders

Systems & Process Improvement

• Drive automation and digitalization of finance processes (SAP/ERP).
• Enhance reporting accuracy and timeliness through system improvements

Qualifications & Experience:

• Costing / C.A / M. Com / MBA Finance
• 10–15 years of experience in manufacturing finance, preferably in renewable energy or heavy engineering sectors.
• Strong knowledge of plant finance, costing, and compliance.
• Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Hands on SAP Skills especially in MM & SD
• Team Management
• Coordination with Sourcing & Supply chain
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
• Integrity & Ethical Conduct

ABOUT THE NORDEX GROUP

The manufacture of wind energy plants in the on-shore segment has been our core competence and passion for around 40years. With more than 57GW installed capacity worldwide, our turbines supply sustainable energy to more than 80% of the global energy market and we are one of the largest companies in the wind industry. National subsidiaries in more than 40markets and production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the USA, Mexico and India offer our more than 10,400employees the opportunity for international and intercultural cooperation.

We are growing and together driving forward the expansion of alternative energies worldwide - if you wish, from now on with you. Join the #TeamNordex

We look forward to receiving your application!To make it more convenient for you, we are happy to receive your application without a cover letter.