Finance Controller – Business & Operations – Banking/Financial Services Persolkelly

The Corporate Institute; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Learning & development

Career opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

The Corporate Institute is looking for a Finance Analyst to work with Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement and R&D to turn data into clear insights for decision making. The role covers revenue and margin analysis, budgeting and forecasting, product costing, inventory, operating costs, capex, compliance and reporting.

The position reports to the Finance Director and requires 3–5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing finance; a Masters in Finance; CA/Cost Accountant

Qualifications

• Masters in Finance (or equivalent)
• CA/CMA advantage
• 3–5 years in manufacturing or plant finance
• Knowledge of revenue/margin analysis, budgeting/forecasting, month-end closing
• ERP experience with SAP or similar, plus BI tools and Excel
• Experience with macros, Hyperion, automation or process improvement is a plus
• Strong analytical and stakeholder-management skills

Responsibilities

• Analyse revenue, margins and profitability by business segment and growth area.
• Monitor performance against budget and forecast; prepare management reports; provide recommendations.
• Coordinate with receivables and credit teams influencing revenue reporting.
• Lead monthly product costing and inventory accounting; handle provisions and reconciliations.
• Analyse operating costs (manufacturing, warehouse, transport) and identify efficiency improvements.
• Manage capex proposals, tracking, reporting and controls.
• Ensure reliable ERP data and support audits; drive process improvements.

Skills

Revenue analysis

Margin analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

ERP systems

Excel

BI tools

Stakeholder management

Education

Masters degree in Finance

Chartered Accountant (advantage)

Cost Accountant (advantage)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Summary of the role:

The role works closely with Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement and R&D to turn financial and operational data into clear insights for decision-making. It covers revenue and margin analysis, budgeting and forecasting, product costing, inventory, operating costs, capital expenditure, compliance, reporting and process improvement. The position reports directly to the Finance Director.

Responsibilities:

• Analyse revenue, margins and profitability by business segment and growth area. Monitor performance against budget and forecast, prepare management reports with short – and long – term scenarios, and provide clear recommendations.
• Work with the receivables and credit teams where their input affects revenue reporting and commercial decisions.
• Lead monthly product costing and inventory accounting, including weighted average costing, valuation, provisions and reconciliations.
• Analyse manufacturing, warehouse, transportation and other operating costs. Investigate variances and work with relevant functions to identify practical actions that improve efficiency and support commercial and operational decisions.
• Manage capital expenditure, including review of investment proposals and business cases, tracking of project spend, capitalisation, reporting and the related financial controls.
• Maintain reliable financial data in ERP and business – intelligence systems, govern sales – incentive calculations and support cost, statutory, internal and group audits with schedules and analysis. Drive process improvements to strengthen controls, reporting quality and efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Finance or another relevant discipline.
• Qualified Chartered Accountant or Cost Accountant is an advantage.
• 3 – 5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing or plant finance, product costing, commercial controlling, audit or financial reporting.
• Sound knowledge of revenue and margin analysis, budgeting and forecasting, month – end closing, inventory, product costing, fixed assets, capital expenditure and internal controls.
• Hands – on experience with an ERP system such as SAP or equivalent, business – intelligence tools and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with macros, Hyperion, automation or process improvement is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder – management skills, with the ability to work independently and explain financial matters clearly to non – finance colleagues.

Personal qualities we look for:

• Takes initiative, accepts ownership and follows through on commitments.
• Understands complex issues and makes practical, well – reasoned decisions.
• Communicates clearly and can influence stakeholders with confidence.
• Works well across functions, shares knowledge and supports common goals.
• Focuses on business impact, risk management and financial discipline.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Continuous learning through on – the – job and in – house training.
• Career development opportunities across disciplines and geographies.
• An engaging, supportive and inclusive culture with collaborative leadership and social activities.