Plant Controller

Faurecia; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Faurecia seeks a Plant Controller to drive financial compliance, forecasting, and business insights to optimize costs and profitability. You will work with CFO and regional controllers on RMC, inventory, capacity utilization, and cash flow, ensuring accurate reporting and effective variance analysis.

The role requires CMA/CA with 11–15 years in financial controlling, SAP FICO expertise, and strong collaboration across business units to validate financial data and support strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• CMA/CA with 11–15 years in financial controlling.
• Experience in plant environment & P&L management.
• Understanding of scrap, inventory, claims in a Tier-1 organisation.

Responsibilities

• Work with CFO and regional controllers on RMC, inventory, capacity utilization, customer claims, footprint assessment and cash.
• Develop, implement and monitor financial procedures to ensure compliance.
• Manage budget planning, forecasts and financial reporting for accuracy and deadlines.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Leadership & communication

Strategic vision

Results oriented

Agility

Structured work

Continuous improvement

Conflict resolution

Education

CMA / CA

Tools

SAP FICO

Job description

Position Title: Plant Controller

Position Description

Join us in tackling challenges that matter. As a Plant Controller, you will play a key role in driving financial compliance, forecasting, and business insights to optimize costs and enhance profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Working closely with CFO & respective regional controllers in the areas of RMC, inventory management, plant capacity utilization, customer claims, manufacturing new footprint assessment and proposals, cash etc.
• Financial Compliance & Control: Develop, implement, and monitor financial procedures to ensure full compliance.
• Financial Forecasting & Reporting: Manage budget planning, periodic forecasts, and financial reporting to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to deadlines.
• Business Analysis & Cost Optimization: Conduct deep-dive financial analyses, simulations, and variance assessments to identify revenue leakages and cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaboration & Data Validation: Work closely with business units to gather, verify, and validate financial data.
• Cash Flow Management: Consolidate and oversee operational cash flow, including capital expenditure, inventory, and backlogs.
• Business Planning & Variance Analysis: Contribute to the business plan validation process, ensuring proper consolidation and variance analysis.
• Strategic Action Planning: Partner with BU controllers to develop and track action plans that enhance financial performance, optimize cash flow, and drive productivity improvements.
• Performance Monitoring: Ensure continuous tracking of financial impact and progress of implemented action plans.

Job Specifications

Qualification: CMA / CA with 11 15 years of experience in financial controlling with hands‑on exp of managing plant environment & plant P&L, understanding of scrap, inventory, claims etc from Tier 1 organsation.

• System Expertise: Proficiency in SAP FICO and a strong understanding of IT systems & industrial financial flows.

Professional & Behavioral Competencies

• Analytical Thinking & Problem-Solving: Ability to analyze complex financial data and provide strategic insights.
• Stakeholder Management, Collaboration: Strong collaboration skills to work effectively across business units. Work cross-functionally to validate financial data and align strategies.
• Leadership & Communication Strong ability to present insights, manage stakeholders, and resolve conflicts.
• Strategic Vision & Execution: Ability to align financial objectives with long-term business goals.
• Results-Oriented & Agile – Adapt to changing business needs while ensuring financial discipline
• Agility & Adaptability: Quick learner with the ability to manage complexity and adapt to changing business needs.

• Structured & Independent Work Style: Detail-oriented, self‑motivated, and organized.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Proactive in driving financial and process improvements.
• Conflict Resolution & Initiative: Strong interpersonal skills to manage conflicts and drive initiatives effectively.