Sr. Manager - Engineering Finance

You are a Chartered Accountant with a minimum of 7+ years of post-qualification industrial experience within a manufacturing or Projects organization. You will be responsible for overseeing the financial aspects of the business for India, requiring strong communication and analytical skills to present the Financials monthly, including detailed analysis of variances between Budgets and Actuals. The ideal candidate should have experience in controller roles that demand a hands-on approach. In your role, you will be involved in various financial activities: Financial Accounting & Month-End Reporting: - Supervise and manage the finance function daily to ensure effective and efficient performance. - Prepare month-end closing financial commentaries and monthly variance reports for budget comparisons. - Control and monitor the Profit & Loss and Balance sheet of the Pan India Engineering Center. - Design and implement systems, manuals, policies, and procedures to enhance internal financial control. - Develop plans and strategies to achieve business objectives and ensure top-line and bottom-line targets are met. - Lead monthly reporting, ensuring timely closure of books and presenting analyzed reports promptly. Financial Planning, Forecasting, and Budgeting: - Prepare GP Engineering Financial Deck PBU wise variance Analysis Actual vs Budget. - Analyze Engineering R&D Spend. - Develop annual operating plans and revisions, aligning departmental plans with company objectives. - Provide accurate financial and operational reports to assist in planning, controlling, and decision-making. - Review financial trends, develop estimates, profitability, and forecasts for short and long-term capital needs. - Monitor monthly reporting and forecasts for quality and accuracy. - Analyze material variances between targets and actual results, recommending corrective actions. - Support Engineering Leaders as a Finance business Partner. Other Responsibilities: - Attend planning sessions and contribute to the development of the Finance Department. - Ensure timely preparation and submission of reports. - Manage Finance-related records and files for easy retrieval. - Address queries related to Finance and collaborate with different units. Requirements: - Minimum 7+ years of post CA (Chartered Accountant) qualification experience. - Experience in controllership function within a manufacturing/Project/Engineering organization. - MBA finance Certification is a plus. - Strong background in Controllership (60%) and Financial Analysis & Planning (40%), MIS, Corporate Finance & Accounts &, Budgeting. - Proficiency in Forecasting, MIS, ESSBASE, Budgeting, and variance Analysis, with expertise in Advanced Excel. - Strong people skills for staff development and retention. - Experience with ERP systems (ERP implementation is beneficial). - Excellent written and oral communication skills. - Strong analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills. - Proficient in MS Office applications. - Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and make logical decisions based on factual information.,