Manager, Profitability and Margin Management
Job Description :
- We are seeking a highly experienced and results-focused Manager, Profitability and Margin Management with 10-12 years of experience in Commercial Finance and Accounting.
- Based in Mumbai City, this senior Individual Contributor role requires strong Process Orientation to ensure the consistent application of our Margin Policy and drive improvements in project and site profitability.
- The Manager will be the central point for all margin reporting, variance analysis, and strategic intervention throughout the project lifecycle, demonstrating leadership in Conflict Management to drive corrective actions across regional teams.
Key Responsibilities :
Margin Policy Governance : Ensure rigorous and consistent implementation and adherence of the organizational Margin Policy across all relevant business units and project execution sites.Site-Specific Margin Control : Establish and monitor detailed site-wise margin management performance against the pre-defined annual budget and project financial forecasts.Profitability Reporting and Analysis :
Prepare and circulate comprehensive Segment-wise / Region-wise monthly Margin Reports to senior management and operational stakeholders.Lead the preparation of accurate and detailed Profitability Reporting by leveraging core accounting data and commercial inputs.Variance Highlighting and Intervention : Proactively highlight all margin variations and significant profitability concerns through analytical reports, proposing concrete action plans developed in close discussion with regional and operational teams.Material Cost Analysis : Conduct detailed, monthly Material Cost Analysis against benchmarks and budgets, identifying cost drivers, and generating clear action points for procurement and project execution teams to optimize material usage and spend.Project Lifecycle Financial Review : Establish and execute a formal, staged review and intervention process for work orders (WO) at critical completion milestones : 25%, 75%, and 90% completion.This includes structured reporting and initiating corrective financial or operational interventions.Cross-Functional Collaboration : Serve as the key financial interface between finance, sales, operations, and regional teams to resolve margin conflicts, clarify policy interpretation, and drive consensus on profitability improvement initiatives.Required Skills :
10-12 Years of progressive professional experience in Commercial Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), or Accounting, with a dedicated focus on profitability and margin management.Post Graduate (PG / Master) qualification in Finance, Accounting, or a related technical discipline , CA, CPA, MBA Finance preferred.Deep expertise and practical experience in Margin Management methodologies, Cost Accounting, and financial control within a project-based or site-based industry.Demonstrated capability in advanced Material Cost Analysis and translating complex financial data into clear, actionable operational interventions.Strong technical proficiency in financial modeling and enterprise-level ERP / Accounting systems for data extraction and reporting.Proven ability to establish and enforce a high level of Process Orientation and policy adherence across diverse business functions.Excellent interpersonal and Conflict Management skills necessary to align regional and operational teams on corrective actions and financial targets.Preferred Skills :
Experience in the Infrastructure, Construction, Manufacturing, or Telecommunications industry where project-based margins are critical.Previous experience or strong foundational knowledge in Treasury Operations ( Cash Flow Forecasting, Liquidity Management) is a significant advantage.Advanced proficiency in MS Excel for complex financial modeling and report automation.Experience presenting financial performance and variance analysis directly to executive leadership(ref : iimjobs.com)