Plant Finance Head for Pharma client

We are having exciting opportunity of Plant Finanace Head for our Pharma client based in Mehemdabad,Gujurat Job Title: Plant Finance head Location: Ahemdabad (Mehemdabad) Reporting To: Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Experience: 6 - 10 years Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) Industry Preference: Manufacturing / Pharmaceuticals / FMCG Key Responsibilities 1.

Manufacturing

Finance - Drive plant finance and manufacturing cost control.
• Monitor: COGS, Yield analysis, Batch costing, Inventory valuation, Variance analysis
• Partner with operations to improve manufacturing efficiencies and profitability.
• Review inventory controls, slow-moving inventory, and working capital optimization.
• Budgeting, Forecasting & MIS - Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
• Prepare MIS for Mgt and Board covering Plant KPI’s; conduct variance analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Supporting CFO for investor presentations for Group; respond to investor queries and data requests. 3.

Internal

Controls & Governance - Strengthen internal financial controls and governance framework.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, lead process automation and control improvements.
• Treasury - Monitor & Plan cash flow, liquidity and working capital (DSO, DPO, DIO).
• Support banking relationships and financing arrangements. 5.

Business

Partnering - Partner with manufacturing, procurement, supply chain, sales, and commercial teams.
• Provide financial insights to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Evaluate new business opportunities, capital expenditure proposals, and investment decisions.

Technical

Skills - Knowledge of Ind AS and financial reporting
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Internal financial controls
• Treasury operations
• ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Advanced Excel and Power BI preferred