Job Title: Finance Manager – Manufacturing (Activated Carbon)
Location: Trichy
Reporting To : Operations Director / CFO
Role Summary :
Responsible for managing plant-level finance, including costing, budgeting, compliance, statutory approvals, ERP systems and financial performance to drive profitability and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Well versed in manufacturing BOMs
- Product-wise/shipment wise contribution and cost optimization
Costing & Inventory Control
- Standard costing, yield analysis, and variance tracking
- Inventory valuation (RM, WIP, FG) and working capital optimization
Plant Finance Support
- Support operations with cost insights
- Evaluate Capex (ROI, IRR, payback)
Accounting & Compliance
- Monthly closing, P&L, Balance Sheet
- GST, TDS, Income Tax, audits
Statutory Approvals/compliances
- Liaise with government authorities and auditors
- Maintain al statutory approvals files & keep track of the renewals etc
ERP Management
- Manage ERP finance & costing modules
- Ensure data accuracy and understand interpret MIS reporting
- Support system improvements and user training
Dispatch, Export Invoicing & Controls
- Oversee dispatch-related financial controls and documentation
- Ensure accurate export invoicing, pricing, and documentation
- Monitor compliance with export regulations, GST, and customs requirements
Cash Flow Management
- Monitor receivables, payables, and working capital
- Implement and control petty cash system at plant level
- Ensure proper approvals, vouchers, and periodic reconciliation
- Prevent misuse through internal controls
- Provide insights to management on outstanding balances ,supplier payments & planning
Key Skills
- Manufacturing costing control & expertise (must-have)
- ERP systems knowledge
- Strong in statutory compliance & approvals
- Analytical and business-oriented mindset
Qualifications & Experience
- Graduate with MBA (Finance)
- 7–12 years in manufacturing / process industry
- Experience in activated carbon / chemical industry preferred or with any manufacturing background
