Plant Controller

As an experienced professional with a qualification in CA/CMA and 10-12 years of experience in the Manufacturing Industry, you will be reporting directly to the Director of Operations Finance at our location in Ambernath. Your industry knowledge in engineering, electrical, or industrial manufacturing will be highly beneficial for this role. Your primary roles and responsibilities will include developing and tracking KPIs related to cost efficiency, productivity, and profitability. You will be responsible for driving DIO & ITO improvements, conducting cost-benefit analysis on process improvements, and analyzing material, labor, and overhead costs to identify cost-saving opportunities. Collaborating with plant management to optimize production costs, supporting make-or-buy decisions, and leading financial reviews on capital investment projects and cost-reduction initiatives will be key aspects of your role. You will also be responsible for authorizing plant level spends, identifying leakages and wastages, and driving plant level KPIs. In addition to the above, you will drive budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for plant operations. You will be involved in the validation of standard hours, actual hours, calculation of conversion rates, and material burden. Variance analysis for under absorption/overabsorption of overheads and rate variance for standard vs. actual will also be part of your responsibilities. From a technical perspective, strong ERP experience is required, with Oracle knowledge considered an added advantage. Proficiency in Excel and Power BI will also be beneficial. Knowledge of standard costing, inventory accounting, and cost control frameworks is essential for this role. On the soft skills front, strong business partnering and leadership skills are necessary. You should have the ability to influence decision-making and drive financial discipline. Being detail-oriented with a problem-solving and analytical mindset will be crucial for success in this role.,