Senior Manager - Finance & Accounts (KEC_JR_0000036)

External Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes in collaboration with business leaders.

• Prepare and present timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including P&L, balance sheet, working capital, inventory, and cash flow analyses.

• Deliver actionable financial insights and MIS reports to support strategic decision-making and drive business performance.

• Partner with cross-functional teams (operations, supply chain, commercial) to support cost optimization, margin improvement, and resource allocation.

• 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 product costing and 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, costing 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