Manager - Manufacturing Finance

Ather Energy; Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Ather Energy is seeking a Manufacturing Finance Partner to oversee automotive manufacturing finance operations and act as a senior financial advisor. You will drive budgets, forecast costs, manage working capital, and align production targets with financial plans in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

The role requires CA credentials with at least five years in finance, including two in manufacturing, along with strong ERP and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• CA with 5+ years of progressive finance experience.
• At least 2 years in a manufacturing plant setting.
• Strong cost accounting, budgeting, and financial modeling capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing budget creation, forecasting costs, working capital and cash flow.
• Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments and cost-benefit analyses.
• Analyze manufacturing costs and implement cost-reduction strategies and standard costing.
• Deliver financial performance reports, ensure internal controls and audits.
• Establish and report manufacturing KPIs to track performance.
• Collaborate with operations, supply chain and engineering on capital expenditures.
• Oversee inventory valuation and stock levels to mitigate obsolescence.
• Drive manufacturing finance system upgrades and integrated data workflows.

Skills

Advanced financial modeling

Project finance

Capital expenditure evaluation

Cost analysis & budgeting

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Role: Manufacturing Finance Partner

Location: Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra

Reporting to:Lead - Manufacturing Finance

Team name: Corporate Finance & Accounts

About the Team and the Role

The Corporate Finance & Accounts team at Ather is responsible for driving financial performance, managing automotive manufacturing finance operations, establishing internal controls, and providing strategic financial direction to support business expansion.

This role is for a Manufacturing Finance Partner who will oversee and manage the automotive manufacturing business, serving as a key strategic advisor to optimize costs, drive profitable growth, and align operational targets with overall financial planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing budget creation, forecasting production costs, working capital, and cash flows while managing budget variance analysis and corrective actions.
• Conduct financial feasibility studies, risk assessments, and cost-benefit analyses for projects to deliver data-driven insights to leadership.
• Analyze comprehensive manufacturing costsincluding material, labor, and overheadsand implement cost-reduction strategies and standard costing mechanisms.
• Deliver accurate financial performance reports, maintain regulatory compliance and internal controls, and manage manufacturing audit coordination.
• Establish, track, and report on manufacturing financial KPIs to identify performance trends and process improvements.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, procurement, and engineering to align business objectives and evaluate capital expenditures.
• Perform financial risk assessments, oversee inventory valuation, and monitor stock levels to mitigate risks and avoid obsolescence.
• Drive manufacturing finance system upgrades, automated reporting solutions, and integrated production-finance data workflows.

Experience and Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA)
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in finance roles, with at least 2 years specifically in a manufacturing plant

Must Have Competencies

• Advanced financial modeling, project finance, and capital expenditure evaluation.
• Comprehensive cost analysis, standard costing, and budget management for plant operations.
• High proficiency in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems such as SAP or Oracle.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities for complex financial computations and reporting automation.

Good to Have Competencies

• Experience in inventory management, valuation techniques, and stock obsolescence control.
• Knowledge of financial risk assessment frameworks and internal regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with manufacturing financial KPI design, tracking, and trend analysis.
• Domain exposure to two-wheeler or automotive industry manufacturing processes.

Want to know more?

At Ather, we've built India's first intelligent scooter, from scratch. Based on the philosophy of clean design and smart technology, we are transforming the urban commute experience. We are expanding in India, and in the coming years, we look forward to scaling up and launching more products globally. Today, our product offerings include the Ather 450X, 450S, 450 Apex, and Rizta. Beyond the product, we are also setting up an extensive charging network and re-imagining end-to-end ownership experience.

Be You, With Us

The Ather story doesn't write itself - our people do. We believe everyone is equal, but not the same. Diversity is our strength, and building an inclusive and equitable workplace begins with acknowledging and embracing our differences. We are an equal opportunity employer, and our team reflects a wide range of identities, experiences, and perspectives - all united by a shared passion to shape the Ather journey.