Lead Manufacturing Operations Finance

and Business partnering, team leadership and Lean approach in managing all FP&A and cost controlling activities as well defining standard financial processes for the Durgapur Manufacturing Shop.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Support all planning cycles (LRF, Budget, Pacing, etc.) for the Durgapur Shop and ensure that proper operational financial targets are clearly articulated and owned by the manufacturing staff team members.

• Support, Spearhead and own operational pacing reviews with manufacturing staff members with the primary focus in understanding & forecasting financial impacts around fixed production costs, under/over liquidation, SG&A, operating profit, cash, inventory etc. Identify gaps early on vs target and drive closure.

• Build collaborative relationships with shop staff team members as well with the broader India Fossil Operations Finance teams.

• Drive improvements in forecasting process (focus on FPC, SG&A).

• Partner with controllership to ensure latest accounting standards and policies are applied. Help to drive balance sheet reviews and identify potential R&O's.

• Help to drive operational cost productivity by providing analysis of results and reporting key metrics (https://e.g. demand/capacity reviews, SMR's) while advising the leadership team on risks and opportunities, as well as recommending actions.

• Provide financial guidance and planning support for any capex investments related to the sites

• Drive Inventory improvement forecasting visibility and actionable support for improving inventory turns.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college

• 5 years + of proved Finance experience in industrial businesses

• Proven experience in Manufacturing / Services repair-shop controlling activities

DESIRED:

• Master's degree in Business Administration or Finance is preferred//CA/ICWA

• Strong industry knowledge and contacts coupled with knowledge of controllership, accounting, and tax / legal Issues

• Managerial skills and experience of managing direct and indirect people is preferred

• Strong knowledge of SAP

• Controllership assessment and planning experience is preferred

• Ability to work under tight deadlines and to prioritize under pressure

• Strategic thinker with the ability to create and execute concrete action plans

• Strong analytical, project management, and organizational skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal, responsive and leadership skills

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes