Plant Finance

Ola Electric; Krishnagiri District; On-site; INR 5,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Ola Electric in India seeks a senior finance professional to lead FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis. You will partner with senior stakeholders to drive financial insights and strategic decisions.

Responsibilities include close processes, compliance with Ind-AS, audit support, dashboards, and internal controls. CA with 14+ years' experience and strong Excel/ERP skills are required.

Qualifications

• CA with 14+ years post-qualification experience.
• Minimum 60% aggregate in CA Final (both groups).
• Experience in FP&A, management accounting; Big 4/background considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting cycles, and monthly financial performance analysis with minimal supervision.
• Prepare variance analysis reports and management reporting decks to senior stakeholders.
• Build and maintain financial models for scenario planning and business cases.
• Own month-end and year-end close, including journals, reconciliations, and accruals.

Skills

Financial planning

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Independent working

Excel advanced

Financial modeling

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Tally

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Financial Planning & Reporting

• Lead budgeting, forecasting cycles, and monthly financial performance analysis with minimal supervision.
• Prepare and present variance analysis reports and management reporting decks to senior stakeholders.
• Build and maintain financial models for scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and business cases.

Accounting & Compliance

• Own month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals.
• Ensure compliance with Ind-AS / applicable accounting standards; stay current on regulatory changes.
• Lead or co-lead audit preparation, manage auditor queries, and maintain robust documentation.

Business Partnering & Analysis

• Partner with business units to analyse costs, revenues, profitability drivers, and operational efficiencies.
• Develop dashboards, KPI trackers, and data packs to support leadership decision-making.
• Provide actionable insights on financial performance and flag risks proactively.

Treasury & Controls

• Manage cash flow monitoring, banking coordination, and treasury documentation.
• Conduct process reviews, identify control gaps, and support internal audit activities.
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives within the finance function.

Key Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA) with 14 years of post-qualification experience.
• Minimum 60% aggregate marks in CA Final (both groups) mandatory.
• Prior experience in industry finance roles (FP&A, management accounting, business finance) preferred; Big 4 / mid-tier audit firm background with industry transition also considered.

Technical Skills

• Strong grasp of financial statements, Ind-AS, and accounting principles.
• Advanced Excel proficiency: pivot tables, VLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH, financial modelling, large dataset handling.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP / Oracle / Tally or equivalent) and MIS reporting tools.
• Familiarity with data visualisation tools (Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.

Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management able to present financial information clearly to non-finance audiences.
• Proactive, ownership-driven mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.Role & responsibilities