Plant Finance Controller ( Manufacturing Industry exp Mandatory)

About Group Bayport:

Group Bayport, headquartered in Atlanta (USA), is a rapidly growing global e-Commerce B2B2C, B2B and B2C organization that has re-defined the business of delivering high-quality custom products through a unique blend of cutting-edge digital technologies, robust manufacturing capabilities and global supply chain. An industry leader in print technology, Group Bayport operates in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK, and India through its family of brands – BannerBuzz, Covers & All, Vivyx Printing, Circle One, Giant Media, Neon Earth, Optamark and Northcape.

While our advanced technology and customer focus are certainly our salient attributes, our true strength comes from our team of 2000+ people. Having scaled to USD 150mn in 14 years, we believe we are at the cusp of exponential and disruptive growth ahead.

For more about Group Bayport, please visit:

Website: https://groupbayport.com/about-us/

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Job Overview:

Role- Plant Finance Controller

Location- Ahmedabad WFO( May require travel at our Gandhinagar plant basis requirement)

About the Role:

This position directly reports to VP Finance. The Finance controller is responsible for overseeing the entire Plant finance function (India and International), ensuring strong financial reporting and analysis, day to day accounting at plant, cost control and inventory management, improving plant efficiency, negotiating vendor terms, return on investments at plant and calculate payback on investment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cost Management & Analysis: Establish standard costs, Conduct in-depth manufacturing cost variance analysis (material, labor, overhead), and drive cost-reduction initiatives.
• Financial Reporting and Analysis - Conduct in-depth manufacturing cost variance analysis (material, labor, overhead) and present to management
• Managing day to day and period end accounting of Plant operation
• Inventory Management: Establish standard costs, manage inventory valuation, and oversee physical inventory
• Support in liquidation of slow and non-moving inventory
• Run material vendor reconciliation routines; build strong internal controls for day-to-day compliances
• Actively manage Fixed Asset capitalization and Plant related expenditure
• Internal Controls & Compliance: Maintain ICFR frameworks, comply with corporate policies, and support audits.
• Operational Support: Partner with production, supply chain, and engineering to improve plant efficiency.
• Participate in vendor Payment Terms Negotiation
• Review of ROI and payback on capital projects
• Overseas New acquisition Management

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's or master's degree in finance or accounting; CA/CMA preferred.
• Experience: Proven experience in manufacturing cost accounting and financial analysis.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and advanced Excel skills.
• Soft Skills: Strong leadership, analytical thinking, and communication skills to work with operational teams.
• Experience: 12-14 years of plant finance experience with at least 2–3 years in a leadership role.

Group Bayport is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.