Assistant Manager - Finance & Accounts (KEC_JR_0000064)

External Job Description

Responsibilities -

• Prepare and present timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including P&L, balance sheet, working capital, inventory, and cash flow analyses.
• Lead the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes in collaboration with business leaders.
• Deliver actionable financial insights and MIS reports to support strategic decision-making and drive business performance.
• Develop and maintain financial models and dashboards to monitor KPIs and performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and audit requirements.
• Drive continuous improvements in financial systems, processes, and reporting.
• Support investment appraisals, capex planning, and scenario analysis for key business initiatives.
• Mentor and guide a team of finance professionals, fostering development and high performance.
• Ensure readiness for internal and external audits by maintaining accurate financial records, supporting audit processes, and implementing corrective actions.
• Manage variance analysis to ensure accurate cost allocation, support pricing decisions, and identify opportunities for cost optimization.

Qualification : CA

Technical:

• Expertise in Excel and SAP
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills
• Knowledge of manufacturing finance and cost structures

Functional:

• Business finance partnering and cross-functional collaboration
• Budget control, variance tracking, and KPI monitoring
• Scenario planning and strategic decision support
• Internal control and compliance framework awareness.

Behavioral:

• Strategic thinking with a detail-oriented approach
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• High level of integrity and accountability
• Effective communication and presentation abilities

Competencies