Plant Commercial Manager

Bunge; Patiala District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Bunge is seeking a Senior Manager - Plant Commercial in Rajpura, Punjab to lead plant controlling, cost accounting and financial reporting. The role ensures robust internal controls, accurate inventory accounting and timely monthly closings, partnering with operations and procurement.

Ideal candidates will have Chartered Accountant qualification with 10–15 years in industrial finance, SAP reporting experience, and a proactive approach to governance and SOX compliance.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant or equivalent professional qualification with 10–15 years of relevant experience in industrial/manufacturing finance, plant controlling or commercial finance roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant controlling, accounting close and financial reporting activities, ensuring accurate books and timely submission of monthly reports.
• Oversee inventory, production and weighbridge controls for raw oil, WIP, finished goods, packing materials and MRO items, ensuring SAP accuracy and timely reconciliations.
• Monitor plant variable and fixed costs, analyse performance versus budget and prior year, and provide actionable insights to support cost control and operational decision‑making.
• Manage commercial governance activities including DPO review, contract evaluation, Capex evaluation, GRN/weighbridge reconciliations, scrap management, and statutory/SOX compliance.
• Lead and develop the plant commercial team through clear direction, regular communication, coaching and timely closure of audit queries.

Skills

Plant Controlling

Cost Accounting

Financial Reporting

Budgeting

SAP

MS Excel

Internal Controls

Team Leadership

Education

Chartered Accountant

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description:

City: Rajpura

State: Punjab (IN-PB)

Country: India (IN)

Requisition Number: 47632

Business Title: Senior Manager - Plant Commercial

Global Job Title: Manager II Controlling

Global Function: Finance

Global Department: Controlling (DEP_CONT)

Role Purpose Statement: The Plant Commercial Manager is responsible for leading the plant commercial and controlling activities to support smooth, cost-effective and compliant plant operations. The role ensures accurate accounting and reporting, robust internal controls, inventory accuracy, budget and cost performance monitoring, contract and commercial governance, statutory compliance, and effective team leadership.

Main Accountabilities

• Lead plant controlling, accounting close and financial reporting activities, ensuring accurate books and timely submission of monthly reports.
• Oversee inventory, production and weighbridge controls for raw oil, WIP, finished goods, packing materials and MRO items, ensuring SAP accuracy and timely reconciliations.
• Monitor plant variable and fixed costs, analyse performance versus budget and prior year, and provide actionable insights to support cost control and operational decision-making.
• Manage commercial governance activities including DPO review, contract evaluation, Capex evaluation, GRN/weighbridge reconciliations, scrap management, and statutory/SOX compliance.
• Lead and develop the plant commercial team through clear direction, regular communication, coaching and timely closure of audit queries.

Knowledge and Skills

Behavior

Demonstrates sound business and financial judgement, strong ownership of controls and compliance, and the ability to partner effectively with plant operations, SCM, procurement, legal and finance stakeholders. Leads and develops team members through clear communication, coaching and performance focus, while driving disciplined execution and positive change in a plant environment.

Technical

Strong knowledge of plant controlling, cost accounting, financial accounting, budgeting, MIS reporting, taxation and statutory compliance, internal controls/SOX, SAP and advanced MS Excel. Ability to analyse production and cost variances, review commercial contracts, evaluate Capex proposals, and support operational decision-making with accurate financial insights.

Education & Experience

Chartered Accountant or equivalent professional qualification with 10-15 years of relevant experience in industrial/manufacturing finance, plant controlling or commercial finance roles. Experience in SAP-based reporting, internal controls and plant operations environment is preferred.

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