Manufacturing Finance Partner

Youll be our: Manufacturing Finance Partner

You’ll be based at: Ather Factory, Hosur, Tamil Nadu

You’ll be aligned with: Head - Manufacturing Finance

You’ll be joining our: Corporate Finance & Accounts

What you’ll do at Ather

We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Manufacturing

Finance partner who will be responsible for overseeing and managing

automotive manufacturing business and acts as a key strategic advisor

and financial expert, collaborating closely with business units to drive

profitable growth, optimize costs, and enhance financial performance.

This role bridges the gap between finance and operations, ensuring

alignment of business goals with financial planning and controls.

• Financial Planning and Budgeting:

Develop and manage the manufacturing budget in

collaboration with plant managers and operations teams.

Forecast production costs, working capital needs, and cash

flows related to manufacturing activities.

Ensure budget adherence and recommend corrective actions

when variances occur.

Lead the financial feasibility study, cost-benefit analysis, and

risk assessment for the project, providing data-driven

recommendations to senior management.

• Cost Analysis and Control:

Analyze manufacturing costs including labor, materials,

overhead, and indirect costs.

Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency

improvements in the production process.

Monitor standard costing, variance analysis, and contribute

to setting cost standards.

• Reporting and Compliance:

Prepare and present regular financial reports related to

manufacturing performance to senior management.

Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal

controls, and regulatory requirements.

Coordinate internal and external audits focused on

manufacturing finance.

• Performance Measurement:

Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) for

manufacturing financial performance

Track and report on these KPIs, identifying trends and

recommending improvements.

• Cross-functional Collaboration:

Work closely with operations, supply chain, procurement, and

engineering teams to align financial and operational

objectives.

Support capital expenditure planning and evaluate

investments in machinery, technology upgrades, and process

improvements.

• Risk Management:

Assess financial risks related to manufacturing operations

and propose mitigation strategies.

Monitor inventory levels and valuation to minimize

obsolescence and excess stock.

• System and Process Improvement:

Implement and maintain manufacturing finance systems,

tools, and processes for accuracy and efficiency.

Lead initiatives to automate financial reporting or integrate

production and finance data systems.

Here’s what we’re looking for

• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to

articulate complex financial information to non-finance

professionals.

• Proven leadership and team collaboration abilities.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• High proficiency in financial software and ERP systems (e.g; SAP,

Oracle etc.)

• Advanced Excel skills are mandatory.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure in a fast-paced,

dynamic environment.

• High level of integrity and ethical conduct.
• Proven experience in the automotive or manufacturing sector

(2-wheeler experience is a significant plus).

• Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling, project finance,

budgeting, and cost control

• Experience in managing multiple internal/ external stakeholders.

What you bring to Ather

• Professional qualification- Chartered Accountant with Minimum 8

years of experience,

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in finance roles,

with at least 2 years specifically in manufacturing Plant

Be You, With Us

The Ather story doesn’t write itself - our people do. We believe everyone

is equal, but not the same. Diversity is our strength, and building an

inclusive and equitable workplace begins with acknowledging and

embracing our differences. We are an equal opportunity employer, and

our team reflects a wide range of identities, experiences, and

perspectives - all united by a shared passion to write the Ather story.