Sr. Manager - Accounts / Manufacturing

Weekday AI (YC W21); India; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in India is seeking a Senior Manager - Accounts (Manufacturing) to oversee financial planning, cost control, and reporting for manufacturing operations. This role requires a minimum of 7 years of experience in accounting and finance, with a strong emphasis on budgeting, variance analysis, and compliance. The ideal candidate will support key decision-making processes and provide insights to enhance operational efficiency. This is a full-time role, offering a competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis.
• Proven track record in budgeting, reporting, and cost control.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial planning and cost control for manufacturing operations.
• Prepare and review daily, monthly, and quarterly MIS reports.
• Support compliance with financial controls and reporting standards.

Skills

MIS Reporting

Costing & Cost Analysis

Budgeting & Variance Analysis

Manufacturing Finance

Commercial Finance Support

Credit Control & Receivables Management

Job description

Overview

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 2500000 - Rs 3000000 (ie INR 25-30 LPA)

Min Experience: 7 years

JobType: full-time

The Senior Manager - Accounts (Manufacturing) will be responsible for driving financial planning, cost control, MIS reporting, and commercial support for manufacturing operations. This role partners closely with unit leadership and corporate finance teams to ensure financial discipline, timely reporting, and data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Budgeting & Variance Analysis

• Prepare and close monthly budgets in a timely manner, supported by detailed variance analysis.
• Conduct cost analysis and reconcile cost records with financial accounts.
• Analyze budget vs. actual performance and highlight key deviations with actionable insights.

MIS & Financial Reporting

• Prepare and review daily, monthly, and quarterly MIS reports for unit and management review.
• Ensure accuracy and timely closure of monthly management accounts.
• Provide meaningful financial insights to support strategic and operational decisions.

Commercial & Business Support

• Coordinate with the corporate finance team to ensure timely availability of funds and working capital for manufacturing units.
• Act as a key financial partner to the Unit CEO, supporting commercial and operational decision-making.
• Review financial data to identify trends, exceptions, and unusual variances, and proactively present findings to senior management.

Credit Control & Compliance

• Closely monitor receivables, credit control, and collections to strengthen cash flow management.
• Support compliance with internal financial controls and reporting standards.
• Assist the Accounts Head by providing analytical inputs and performance insights.

Skills

Skills

• MIS Reporting
• Costing & Cost Analysis
• Budgeting & Variance Analysis
• Manufacturing Finance
• Commercial Finance Support
• Credit Control & Receivables Management