CA Industrial Trainee

About the Role

We are looking for a CA Industrial Trainee to join our Finance team at a manufacturing company in Pune. This role offers hands-on exposure to corporate finance, management reporting, budgeting, cost analysis, and business decision support. The trainee will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders (Production, Supply Chain, Procurement, Sales) and support data-driven financial insights using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting and Reporting

· Assist in performing financial accounting activities.

· Assist in preparation of monthly MIS, dashboards, and management presentations.

· Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis (actual vs. budget/forecast).

· Track key performance indicators (KPIs) for manufacturing operations and support root-cause analysis.

Compliance & Audit Support

· Assist in internal controls documentation and testing.

· Support statutory/ internal audit requirements by compiling data and evidence.

· Assist with GST/TDS and other routine finance compliance activities (as applicable).

Data, Automation & Business Intelligence

· Build and maintain Excel-based models (pivots, Power Query, advanced formulas).

· Create Power BI dashboards for finance and operations reporting (data modeling, DAX basics).

· Prepare clear and structured PowerPoint presentations for leadership reviews.

· Identify opportunities to streamline reporting through templates, automation, and standardization.

Required Qualifications

· CA Intermediate cleared and eligible for Industrial Training (ICAI).

· Strong understanding of accounting and finance fundamentals.

· Microsoft Excel (Advanced): pivots, lookup functions, conditional logic, data validation, charts; exposure to Power Query preferred.

· Microsoft PowerPoint: professional slide structuring, storytelling with data.

· Power BI: dashboard creation, data transformation, data modeling; exposure to DAX preferred.

Preferred Skills / Nice-to-Have

· Exposure to manufacturing finance (costing, inventory, plant MIS).

· Basic knowledge of SAP ERP systems.

· Understanding of internal controls and audit processes.

· Strong business communication and stakeholder management.

Key Competencies

· Analytical mindset with attention to detail.

· Ability to work under timelines and handle multiple priorities.

· High integrity and strong ownership.