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Plant Controller

Plant Controller

ConfidentialHosur
9 days ago
Job description

We are seeking a Plant Controller to manage the financial operations of our plant, with a focus on cost control, accurate reporting, and strategic financial partnership. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in a Tier-1 automotive manufacturing environment, driving operational efficiency and profitability through data-driven insights.

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, and propose corrective actions.
  • Support management in decision-making with timely and accurate financial insights.

Costing & Profitability :

  • Maintain product costing, Bill of Materials (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 Overall Equipment Effectiveness (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.

    • Skills Required

  • CA / CMA / MBA (Finance) with 5-8 years of experience in plant controlling, preferably in Tier-1 automotive or precision manufacturing.
  • Strong knowledge of cost accounting, variance analysis, and manufacturing finance .
  • 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.

    • Skills Required

    Financial Planning, Costing, Variance Analysis, Cost Accounting, manufacturing finance, Analytical Skills

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