Senior Manager

Role & responsibilities

1. Cost Accounting & Control Prepare and validate raw material (RM) and overall overhead cost structures. Generate and review Ex-Factory cost sheets including RM, production & manufacturing (PM), utility, direct & indirect overheads, QC, ETP, and common departmental costs. Joblum Monitor budget vs. actual variances for RM and overheads to maintain control. Joblum Oversee ROI and payback period analysis for major plant investments. Joblum Participate in plant-level committees (e.g., scrap, solvent) to identify cost savings. Joblum

2. Financial Reporting, Audits & MIS Assist the corporate finance team during statutory, cost, and physical stock audits. Joblum Develop and present regular MIS reports, including yield, expense, and savings data, and conduct operational review meetings. Joblum Provide financial data support to other departments (e.g., operations, procurement).

3. Broader Finance Control (from Plant Finance Controller benchmarks) Oversee all accounting operations: billing, A/R, A/P, G/L, inventory, cost accounting, and revenue recognition. iimjobs.com Manage monthly-end closings and deliver timely financial statements and operational reports. iimjobs.com Produce forecastsincluding income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow analysis—for the plant’s financial planning. iimjobs.com Analyze variances in depth and suggest corrective actions for plant leadership. iimjobs.com Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure financial integrity. iimjobs.com Support process improvements and share best practices across the broader finance organization. iimjobs.com Required Qualifications & Skills Chartered Accountant (CA), or equivalent finance qualification. API / Pharma Manufacturing Cost Accounting experience (highly preferred). Joblum Strong competence with ERP systems (likely SAP or similar). Advanced analytical capabilities and proficiency in financial planning and forecasting. Solid experience in managing audits and compliance in a manufacturing context. Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.