Plant Finance Controller

Biojobz; Odisha; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Odisha is seeking a Plant Finance Controller to provide strong financial leadership and manage all accounting operations. Responsibilities include overseeing billing, preparing financial statements, and improving site performance. The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in SAP. This is a full-time, on-site role.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Strong analytical skills required.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting operations including A/R, A/P, G/L, and inventory.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and operational reports.
• Provide financial direction and improve site performance.

Skills

Managerial accounting

SAP proficiency

Analytical skills

Budgeting and forecasting

Team leadership

Education

CA/ICWA/MBA-Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Position – Plant Finance Controller

Reporting to – Business Finance Head (Corporate)

Industry – Building Material Manufacturing (Steel)

Location – Somnathpur (Odisha)

Qualification – CA/ICWA/MBA-Finance

Experience – 10 -14 Years

Requirement –

• 5+ years’ experience in a managerial accounting position
• Proficiency with accounting software required – SAP

Job Details :

The Plant Controller is a key leader on the plant leadership team. Contributes to all areas of plant management and provide strong financial leadership. The Plant Controller is responsible for planning and coordinating plant budget and business planning activities in alignment with corporate policies and practices. The incumbent will provide financial direction to the plant and provide recommendations to improve site performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, G/L, Inventory/Cost Accounting and Revenue Recognition
• Manage month-end closing and prepare monthly financial statements and other operational reports for site
• Analyze variances and communicates explanations to management with recommended actions
• Prepare forecasts of income statement, balance sheets, and statement of cash flows for the Plant
• Must work across organization boundaries and all levels of the company to achieve plant, country or corporate objectives
• Integrates and trains new staff while leading the continued professional development of the existing team
• Shares best practices across global finance team, e.g. process improvements, financial modeling and procedures changes
• Provides proactive / unsolicited consultation, interpretation and education of complex financial and operational matters to various departmental leaders used to drive business decisions
• Collaborates with General Manager, Plant accountants and senior management to explain results, make improvements, manage projects, identify inefficiencies, understand operations and lead the development of complex analysis
• Monitor and implement plant internal controls (in conjunction with corporate policies) as necessary to ensure reporting integrity, safeguard company assets, and identify risks – Ensures proper accounting in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles as well as local statutory requirements

Knowledge / Education :

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar position
• Knowledge of budgeting and forecasting techniques as well as proficiency with financial statement analysis and projection
• Cost accounting experience
• Demonstrated expertise in SAP
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience in handling multiple concurrent tasks and meeting strict deadlines
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and legal documents
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries from the business
• Ability to effectively communicate with management, public groups, peers and staff
• May be asked to travel for global finance forums or site-specific events
• Excellent communication skills, internally and with clients
• Ability to build relationships with colleagues, clients and staff in charge
• Must demonstrate the highest standards of personal and professional integrity and character and promote ethical business behavior throughout the organization
• Demonstrate appreciation of and sensitivity toward a wide range of cultural and personal differences
• Must be a team player and act cooperatively with the business
• Ability to lead and motivate teams to reach a common goal
• Demonstrate strong and pragmatic business acumen