Plant Finance Manager

• Lead the preparation and analysis of monthly financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Monitor and control manufacturing costs, including raw materials, labor, and overhead expenses.
• Oversee inventory accounting, cycle counts, and physical inventory reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate recording of plant transactions and compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Partner with plant management to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve operational performance.
• Review product costing and recommend actions to improve margins and profitability.
• Manage the plant's annual budgeting and forecasting process.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
• Monitor capital expenditures and evaluate financial feasibility of plant projects.
• Lead and develop the plant finance team and promote continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with corporate finance, supply chain, operations, and other departments on financial matters.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, or related field; CPA is an advantage.
• At least 5-8 years of progressive experience in Finance and Accounting, preferably within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity.
• Strong background in cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and inventory management.
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis tools.
• Ability to work effectively with plant operations and cross-functional teams.