Plant Finance Manager

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd; Solan; Presencial; INR 4.000.000 - 7.000.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Relocation assistance within country

Descripción de la vacante

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, is seeking a Plant Finance Head to lead all financial activities at the plant level, including budgeting, costing, capital expenditure and inventory controls.

The role calls for a Chartered Accountant with strong costing background, 6+ years in manufacturing finance, proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and SAP FI/CO; S4 Hana experience is an advantage.

Formación

• Chartered Accountant with strong costing background.
• Proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Hands on experience in Standard costing, FI & CO Module in SAP.
• Ability to communicate financial information effectively to non-financial stakeholders.
• S4 Hana implementation will be added advantage.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee all financial operations within the plant, including budgeting, forecasting, monthly, quarterly & annual reporting including detailed variance analysis.
• Own the SKU level standard costing annually, New product costing, periodic review of existing FG SKU costing with understanding of BoM.
• Ensure delivery of Plant conversion costs, track expenses, and lead the savings initiative at Plant, through Funding the growth program.
• Support strategic decision-making through financial modelling, NPV & payback workings with inputs to director of manufacturing on project viability.
• Focus on working capital ~ Plant Inventory controls, Payables mgmt, Open GRIR, vendor advances & deposits, CWIP ageing & Idle assets.
• Effective stewardship through timely reporting for PPRs, Sox controls, Plant compliances including department of industries, GST authorities & others.
• Act as a Key member of Plant leadership team (PLT) and sounding board to Director of manufacturing.
• Fixed assets management: Capex spends against Budget, CWIP ageing, timely capitalisations, Assets tagging, assets retirement & scrapping and post implementation CEB evaluations.
• Work closely with SCF head, Plant finance peers & Supply chain teams in HO.

Conocimientos

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Leadership

Communication

Educación

Chartered Accountant

Herramientas

SAP FI/CO

S4 Hana

Descripción del empleo

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country

Job Number #173967 - Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, India

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Brief introduction - Role Summary/Purpose:

The Plant Finance Head will lead all financial activities at the plant level, ensuring financial control, budgeting , costing, capital expenditure,cost efficiency, inventory controls . This role requires strong analytical skills, leadership abilities, and a deep understanding of manufacturing finance.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all financial operations within the plant, including budgeting, forecasting, monthly , quarterly & annual reporting including detailed variance analysis.
• Own the SKU level standard costing annually , New product costing , periodic review of existing FG SKU costing with understanding of BoM
• Ensure delivery of Plant conversion costs , track expenses, and lead the savings initiative at Plant , through Funding the growth program
• Support strategic decision-making through financial modelling , NPV & payback workings with inputs to director of manufacturing on project viability
• Focus on working capital ~ Plant Inventory controls , Payables mgmt , Open GRIR, vendor advances & deposits , CWIP ageing & Idle assets
• Effective stewardship through timely reporting for PPRs , Sox controls , Plant compliances including department of industries, GST authorities & others
• Act as a Key member of Plant leadership team ( PLT) and sounding board to Director of manufacturing
• Fixed assets management : Capex spends against Budget , CWIP ageing , timely capitalisations, Assets tagging, assets retirement & scrapping and post implementation CEB evaluations
• Work closely with SCF head , Plant finance peers & Supply chain teams in HO

Required Qualifications :

• Chartered Accountant with strong costing background
• Minimum 6 years of experience in finance, with a focus on manufacturing or plant finance
• Proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Hands on experience in Standard costing , FI & CO Module in SAP
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to communicate financial information effectively to non-financial stakeholders.
• S4 Hana implementation will be added advantage

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