Plant Cost Controller

Department:   Finance / Operational Control
Location:  The vacant position is in Bhopal Anik Dairy Plant 
Qualification: ICWA / CMA Fully Qualified or Inter 
Years of Experience: Minimum 5 years        

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Budget Development:

·       Collaborate with operational management in budget development.

·       Prepare and file budget templates, ensuring consistency and accuracy.

·       Challenge data and consolidate financial information.

2.       Results Management:

·       Prepare provisional results and load them into the controlling tool.

·       Conduct result and variance analyses against budget and previous year.

·       Support the accounting department during closing, presenting and explaining results.

·       Propose and implement action plans, conduct ad hoc analyses, and assist in cash management.

·       Drive, animate, and monitor performance indicators.

3.       Forecasting:

·       Assist operational management in developing and building forecasts.

·       Challenge forecast data for accuracy and reliability.

4.       Cross-Departmental Collaboration:

·       Work effectively with other departments.

·       Share knowledge and information.

·       Assist operational managers in utilizing financial tools and decision-making.

Transversal Skills:

1.       Analytical Thinking:

·       Rigorously analyze data and situations to identify causes/effects and make effective decisions.

2.       Change Management:

·       Maintain effectiveness and adaptability during major changes in work responsibilities or environment.

·       Adjust to new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.

3.       Intellectual Curiosity:

·       Be receptive to new ideas and opinions.

·       Demonstrate openness to learning and adapting to the business environment to contribute to the Group's development.

Desired Profile:

·       Good knowledge of costing, variance analysis, budget preparation, and process improvement.

·       Preferably from Dairy Manufacturing, though not mandatory.

·       Knowledge of SAP is preferable; proficiency in Excel is mandatory.

·       Strong leadership and communication skills in English.

·       Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and ensure adherence to deadlines.

·       Willingness to travel to plant locations (minimum 30% of working time).

·       Preference given to candidates demonstrating potential for development within the organization.

Reporting Structure: Will be reporting to Industrial Cost Controller