Plant Controller

Position Overview

The Plant Controller will be responsible for managing the plants financial operations, ensuring cost control, accurate reporting, and compliance with corporate and statutory requirements. The role involves close coordination with the Plant Head and operational teams to drive profitability, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making in a Tier-1 automotive manufacturing setup.

Role & responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Prepare and monitor annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and cost reports for the plant.
  
• Analyze production variances, scrap, and rework costs; propose corrective actions.
  
• Support management in decision-making with timely and accurate financial insights.
  

Costing & Profitability

• Maintain product costing, BOM analysis, and standard cost updates.
  
• Evaluate new product launches and change requests from a cost impact perspective.
  
• Work closely with production and supply chain to control material, labor, and overhead costs.
  

Controlling & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, corporate policies, and statutory requirements.
  
• Conduct periodic inventory checks and coordinate with auditors.
  
• Monitor fixed assets, CAPEX spend, and depreciation schedules.
  

Operational & Strategic Support

• Partner with plant leadership to improve working capital efficiency and cost competitiveness.
  
• Track and report plant KPIs such as OEE, inventory turns, and cost per unit.
  
• Provide financial support for continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
  

Reporting & Systems

• Prepare monthly MIS and financial dashboards for corporate review.
  
• Maintain accuracy in ERP-based financial and cost data.
  
• Support automation and digitalization of finance processes in the plant.

Preferred candidate profile

• CA / CMA / MBA (Finance) with 58 years of experience in plant controlling, preferably in Tier-1 automotive or precision manufacturing.
  
• Strong knowledge of

  cost accounting, variance analysis, and manufacturing finance

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• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced Excel.
  
• Understanding of automotive industry standards (IATF 16949, ISO 9001).
  
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work cross-functionally.