Management Accountant - Lead

Role Overview: You are being sought after to join a client's team in Chennai as a Management Accountant Lead for their Food Manufacturing & Services division. Your role will involve driving performance monitoring, financial planning, and decision-support to improve unit-level profitability, forecasting accuracy, and business alignment within the factory operations. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and rolling financial plans for factory operations. - Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) across production, procurement, and overhead costs. - Design and maintain factory-level financial dashboards and management information systems (MIS). - Provide monthly management reports with insights on gross margins, cost per kg/unit, yield ratios, and profit center contribution. - Perform scenario analysis and business simulations to support decisions on pricing, capex, make-vs-buy, and cost absorption. - Conduct variance analysis between actual and planned performance, identifying operational or financial bottlenecks. - Coordinate with cost accountants, plant managers, and procurement heads to ensure financial control alignment. - Support strategic initiatives such as pricing revisions, SKU rationalization, or expansion planning through financial feasibility studies. - Assist in audit support, board presentations, and compliance with internal financial controls. Qualification Required: - Education: CMA (Cost & Management Accountant) preferred. CA / MBA (Finance) / M.Com with strong management accounting experience will also be considered. - Experience: 7-10 years of management accounting experience in food manufacturing, agro-processing, or FMCG sector. - Strong foundation in budgeting, variance analysis, MIS, and performance measurement tools. - Advanced Excel skills, exposure to BI tools, and experience with ERP platforms (e.g., Zoho, SAP, Tally). - Excellent analytical and communication skills with a business partnering mindset. Additional Details: At Surescout.in, hiring isn't just a process it's our purpose. We specialize in connecting exceptional talent with forward-thinking organizations, turning capabilities into opportunities. Our mission is to bridge the gap between ambition and achievement by aligning skilled professionals with roles where they can truly thrive.,