Plant Finance Controller – ETO Business Finance

Role Summary The role is responsible for the end-to-end financial leadership of an Engineer-to-Order (ETO) manufacturing plant.

This position holds full P&L and Balance Sheet responsibility for the Medium Voltage (MV) business, managing a revenue of 130M€.

The General Manager acts as a strategic finance business partner, bridging the gap between plant operations, regional leadership, and global finance to translate operational data into strategic actions.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & MBR/QBR Ownership


* Lead monthly (MBR) and quarterly (QBR) business reviews, providing insights on YTD sales versus plan, backlog ageing, cost overruns, and execution risks.


* Drive P&L turnarounds and margin expansion through rigorous fixed cost rationalization and strategic pricing.


* Manage financial simulations, forecasted P&Ls, and cash flow projections (BCFE's) to validate the feasibility of strategic Brownfield/Greenfield capex projects.

ETO Operations & Business Finance


* Own ETO plant profitability, risk management of ETO projects, and financial exposure tracking.


* Drive financial governance across the lifecycle of ETO projects, validating cost estimations, margin walks, and assessing risk contingencies.


* Monitor early warning signals for cost overruns, scope change, and margin erosion during project execution.

Reporting, Audit & Corporate Governance


* Serve as the Super Key User and Business Finance SPOC for monthly closings, ensuring timely and accurate submissions across all reporting cycles.


* Own end-to-end statutory and internal audit coordination, managing compliance under IND AS and Group guidelines.


* Act as the Process Owner for Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) self-assessments, control documentation, and submissions.

Digital Transformation & Systems Expertise


* Design and review management dashboards to standardize performance metrics across functions.

Key Qualifications & Competencies


* Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost Accountant (CMA) with minimum 8-10 years of experience.


* Expertise in manufacturing economics and advanced financial problem-solving skills.


* High comfort level with SAP, digital tools, and translating operational data into executive-ready narratives.


* Strong analytical skills and knowledge of the SAP.

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