Senior Finance Analyst/Assistant Finance Controller - Automotive Sector - CA

Requirement in Canadian MNC (Automotive MFG sector)

Positions:

1. Sr. Finance Analyst

2. Assistant Finance Controller

Education: CA Qualified

Experience : (3-7) yrs

Location : Talegaon Dabhade, Pune

Key skills : financial reporting, month end, budgeting, forecasting, SAP

Must have experience from the MFG sector.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENT:

This position will be responsible for financial reporting, month end, budgeting/ forecasting.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Owning the balance sheet and critically reviewing numbers to ensure correct reporting.

- Critically reviewing and analyzing program wise tooling costs and ensure compliance with the policies.

- Tracking, analyzing costs and reviewing cost center wise reports and flag off cases exceeding budget.

- Active involvement in Continuous Improvement Projects and cost saving initiatives. Driving department heads in tracking the projects and keeping a tab on the project status to ensure the timelines and the planned savings achieved.

- Assist in the development of the business plan, quarterly forecasts and annual audits.

- Assist in the continued automation of manual tasks with automated systems to achieve more timely and consistent financial reporting. Develop and conduct training on all aspects of understanding/utilizing financial performance information.

- Support development of financial schedules and presentations. Assist with the continuous improvement of the division's ability to monitor profitability on a product-by-product basis.

- Leading and reviewing day to day activities in accounting function and engaging with the team for troubleshooting

- Leading Statutory audits, Internal audits/ any other departmental audits.

- Reviewing systems, processes to ensure loopholes are minimized

- Monitor, review costs and arrange meetings with departments to track the same

- Prepare for other plans and projects as assigned by the Controller.

QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE):

- CA with minimum 5 years of experience of a large organization, preferably from Automobile. Prior experience of Big 4 in article ship will be an advantage.

- Good organizational, leadership, interpersonal and problem solving skills.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Strong analytical abilities

- Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion and tact.

- Experience in working in SAP environment

- Working knowledge of management information systems, relational database applications, advanced Excel skills.

- Advanced knowledge of accounting for a manufacturing business.

- Proven strong planning/organizational/time management skills and an ability to lead and develop a team.

Work Environment:

- Office and manufacturing plant which is characterized by temperature extremes, loud noise and considerable tow motor traffic.

- The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees, management, customers and suppliers.

- Able to work flexible hours, evenings, weekends and additional hours as required