Deputy Manager

Key Responsibilities

Budgeting & Management Reporting

Coordinate with cross-functional teams to collate budget inputs, analyze them against historical and industry benchmarks, and identify outliers for discussion.

Consolidate and present plant-level budget summaries to management for review and finalization.

Manage annual CAPEX budgeting , including financial evaluation of proposals and preparation of summary reports for management decision-making.

Ensure timely submission of plant budgets to corporate by adhering to the budget calendar and escalating delays when necessary.

Deploy finalized budgets in ERP and enforce budgetary control mechanisms .

Prepare weekly conversion cost forecasts and conduct detailed variance analysis for conversion cost and CAPEX, presenting insights to the Plant Management team.

Conduct post-implementation CAPEX reviews including IRR and ROI analysis.

Partner with the Plant Head in preparing monthly and annual performance presentations for senior leadership.

Cost Analysis & Insights

Perform monthly cost and price trend analysis for direct and indirect materials, highlight unusual movements, and collaborate with procurement to validate findings.

Conduct inventory analysis to identify slow-moving and non-moving stock, initiate corrective actions with Plant Controller, and monitor progress.

Track and monitor cost-saving initiatives , ensuring follow-up with functional teams for achievement of targets.

Provide margin analysis, absorption costing insights, and cost optimization opportunities to support plant profitability.

Monthly Closing & Audits

Lead plant-level month-end closing activities , ensuring compliance with accounting standards, cost accounting records, and internal control frameworks.

Prepare detailed Plant MIS post-book closure, analyze variances, and present results to HO reporting team and finance leadership.

Support statutory, internal, and cost audit requirements, ensuring timely closure of queries.

Prepare and maintain cost records in compliance with Cost Audit standards, and lead the annual cost audit process.

Organize and supervise quarterly stock take programs , including reconciliation, reporting, and adjustments.

Insurance & Risk Management

Prepare and submit monthly insurance declarations and adequacy checks, ensuring proper coverage and compliance.

Coordinate timely submission of insurance claims, supporting documentation, and follow-ups for settlements.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualification : Cost & Management Accountant (CMA) – Qualified.

Strong expertise of 2+ years in costing, budgeting, variance analysis, inventory control, and plant finance .

Sound understanding of conversion cost, absorption costing, standard costing, and cost audits .

Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) for budgeting and cost control.

Analytical and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving ability.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to work in a plant environment with cross-functional collaboration.