Finance Executive- PLI & Strategic Sourcing

The incumbent will be responsible for supporting the organization in securing and sustaining

benefits under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme and driving initiatives across supplier collaboration, sourcing, localization, digitization, and process efficiency. The role requires close coordination with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and government agencies to ensure compliance, accurate documentation, and timely certification.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

PLI Certification & Compliance

• Support business teams in securing PLI Certification for eligible products.
• Coordinate all activities related to Domestic Value Addition (DVA) certification, supplier undertakings, and import declarations.
• Ensure ongoing compliance for PLI sustenance, including periodic audits, revalidation, and MIS reporting.

Supplier Collaboration & Import Declarations

• Engage with Tier-I/II/III suppliers to obtain accurate import/localization declarations and required statutory documents.
• Verify, consolidate, and track supplier inputs in line with the PLI SOP and statutory guidelines.

Strategic Sourcing & Localization

• Collaborate with sourcing teams to resolve chronic supplier-related issues.
• Identify, evaluate, and track import localization projects to closure, supporting indigenization roadmaps.
• Work with suppliers to explore alternate sources and local capacity building initiatives.

Process Digitization & Efficiency

• Lead projects to digitize and automate departmental processes for improved governance and audit trails.
• Drive initiatives to enhance effectiveness in tail-spend management and outsourced activities.

MIS & Reporting

• Prepare and publish regular MIS reports on departmental activities, supplier compliance status, and PLI progress.
• Develop dashboards and analytical tools for monitoring key metrics.

Governance & SOPs

• Draft and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and process flows for departmental activities.
• Ensure alignment of ERP and business systems with PLI reporting and compliance requirements.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of PLI Scheme guidelines & DVA certification process.
• Understanding of sourcing, supply chain, and import-export documentation.
• Proficiency in data analysis, MIS preparation, and ERP-based reporting.
• Ability to collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams effectively.
• Strong problem-solving, project tracking, and process-improvement mindset.

Qualification & Experience:

• Chartered Accountant / MBA / Engineer with experience in Business Finance, Sourcing, or

PLI-related compliance.

• 1-3 years of relevant experience in automotive, EV, or manufacturing industries.
• Exposure to government incentive schemes and supplier management is preferred.