Plant Controller

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.