Job Description Summary

Job Description

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Site Cost Control & Productivity

• Own tracking and analysis of direct labor, manufacturing hours, routings, and fixed production costs; ensure financial performance reflects true operational reality.

• Highlight productivity gaps and support the site in identifying actions to improve output, utilization, and cost efficiency.

• Maintain visibility on OCPH trends, throughput, and cost drivers; escalate risks early and propose practical solutions.

• Support cost-out and productivity initiatives by grounding discussions in data and realistic operational assumptions.

• Understanding our supplier base, the material spend & performance metrics

• Financial Close, Forecasting & DisciplineDrive variance analysis during month-end close, focusing on labor, overhead absorption, and productivity drivers.

• Support site forecasting and budget cycles with realistic operational assumptions.

• Ensure accuracy and rigor in financial reporting, working closely with controllership and regional teams

Operational & Performance Analytics

• Provide financial inputs to weekly site reviews, S&OP discussions, and monthly performance cadences.

• Connect output, delivery, and backlog execution to financial performance and margin outcomes.

• Help standardize reporting and KPIs across the site to improve clarity and speed of decision-making.

Inventory, Capex & Balance Sheet Ownership

·       Monitor inventory levels, valuation, and obsolescence risks in partnership with operations and sourcing.

• Support capital tracking, assets under construction, and financial follow-up on site investments.

• Maintain strong controls through reconciliations, audit support, and adherence to accounting standards.

Operational Finance Support (Services & Execution)

• Support backlog and operational forecast reviews at the site level, ensuring alignment between operations and finance.

• Coordinate with regional and COE teams on reporting cadence, data accuracy, and process alignment.

Digital & Continuous Improvement

• Improve how the site uses data — streamline reporting, strengthen dashboards, and reduce manual work where possible.

• Support adoption of digital tools and standard processes that enhance visibility into cost and performance.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• CA, CWA, M.Com or MBA in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, or related field
• 5–10 years of experience in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, or plant finance
• Strong understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, and fixed production costs
• Experience partnering with operations or supply chain teams
• Proficiency in AI, Excel, Power Query and financial reporting/ERP systems, working experience of SAP preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Adaptability to lean and continuous improvement mindset

Preferred

• Experience in a global or matrixed manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with inventory management, capital accounting, and productivity metrics
• Experience with continuous improvement or cost-out initiatives
• Knowledge of GE Vernova / GEV financial or accounting standards (or similar)

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