Finance Controller – Plant – CA/ICWA/CMA Sita Corp Private Limited

The Corporate Institute; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute in Bangalore is seeking a Plant Finance Controller with extensive manufacturing finance experience to lead the plant's finance and accounting functions.

The role focuses on budgeting, costing, SAP FI/CO, controls, and collaboration with operations to drive efficiency and financial performance across multiple plants.

Qualifications

• Qualified ICWA/CMA or CA with membership.
• Minimum 8+ years post-qualification experience in manufacturing finance.
• Experience in multi-plant manufacturing, preferably with a listed company.
• Hands-on SAP experience mandatory.
• Strong costing, financial controls and manufacturing finance expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead the plant finance and accounting function, reporting to the CFO.
• Mentor and develop the plant finance team.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts and MIS reports to support business planning.
• Partner with plant operations to improve financial performance.
• Drive product costing, cost control, variance analysis and cost optimization.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and analyze Plant P&L and Balance Sheet.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations and internal controls.
• Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable and working capital.
• Coordinate with corporate finance and audits; implement process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

MIS Reporting

Costing

Cost Control

Internal Controls

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Thinking

Education

CA/ICWA/CMA

Tools

SAP FI/CO

Job description

Position: Plant Finance Controller

Location: Bangalore

Reporting To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Qualification & Experience:

• Qualified ICWA/CMA or CA.
• Minimum 8+ years of post-qualification experience in manufacturing finance.
• Experience in multi-plant manufacturing operations, preferably with a listed manufacturing company.
• Proven experience in leading and managing finance teams.
• Hands-on experience with SAP is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing finance, costing, and financial controls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the plant finance and accounting function, reporting to the CFO.
• Manage, mentor, and develop the plant finance team.
• Prepare and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and MIS reports to support business planning and decision-making.
• Partner with plant operations to provide manufacturing finance support and improve operational and financial performance.
• Drive product costing, cost control, variance analysis, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Oversee all finance and accounting activities, including month-end and year-end financial closing.
• Prepare, review, and analyze the Plant Profit & Loss Account and Balance Sheet.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, statutory regulations, internal controls, and company policies.
• Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, ensuring timely vendor payments and customer collections.
• Monitor and manage plant cash flow and working capital in coordination with the corporate finance team.
• Oversee inventory management, inventory valuation, stock reconciliation, and inventory control processes.
• Drive SAP finance processes and ensure robust system controls, data integrity, and process compliance.
• Coordinate effectively with corporate finance and plant operations to achieve financial and operational objectives.
• Support internal and statutory audits and ensure timely closure of audit observations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost savings, and operational efficiencies.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to support business objectives.
• Drive financial discipline and operational excellence across the plant through effective planning, analysis, and governance.

Key Competencies:

• Financial Planning & Analysis
• Budgeting, Forecasting & MIS
• Manufacturing Finance
• Costing & Cost Control
• Financial Accounting
• Cash Flow & Working Capital Management
• Inventory Management & Control
• Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
• SAP (FI/CO preferred)
• Internal Controls & Compliance
• Team Leadership
• Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Stakeholder Management and Communication