Plant Finance Head

Job DescriptionJob Summary We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Plant Finance Head for overseeing financial control processes, period closure activities, costing, inventory management, operating expense review, and ensuring compliance with accounting policies and guidelines. Your responsibilities will include tracking and closure of overdue transactions, variance analysis, budget monitoring, and facilitating audits and compliance reviews for the respective plant.Roles & Responsibilities • You will be responsible for Collecting inputs for Apex provisions and analyzing their completeness, ensuring accurate posting and reversal of entries, and reviewing exceptions in Balance Sheet GLs.• You will be responsible for monitoring and closing overdue transactions such as RGPs (Receiving Goods Protocol) and GRNs (Good Received notes), adhering to guidelines and policies for transaction closure.• You will be responsible for preparing RMC (Raw Material Cost) spreads, conducting variance analysis, and supporting costing teams to minimize variances between standard and actual costs.• You will be responsible for conducting perpetual inventory checks, tracking closure of open orders and STOs (Stock Transport Order) to minimize inventory write-offs.• You will be responsible for tracking and reporting operating expenses, comparing Budget vs. actual expenses, and preparing/circulating MIS to Plant Heads and senior leadership team• You will be responsible for providing insights to planning teams, presenting financial metrics in monthly review meetings, and facilitating cost sensitization discussions.• You will be responsible for Overseeing financial transactions, ensuring compliance with audit and regulatory requirements, and verifying invoice accuracy.• You will be responsible for ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records and collaborating with stakeholders to address financial queries and requirements QualificationsEducational qualification : AICWA or CA Inter, MBA.Minimum work experience : 7-10 years of experience in financial control, accounting, and inventory management, preferably in a manufacturing or pharmaceutical environment.Skills & attributes:Technical Skills • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.• Proficiency in financial analysis, cost management, and inventory control.• Knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems.• Expert in MS office.• Understanding of auditing standards and compliance requirements.Behavioural skills • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Additional InformationAbout the Department Global Manufacturing Organisation (GMO) At Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, we are dedicated to making a meaningful impact on global healthcare through precision manufacturing and innovation. With a legacy of excellence, we are a leading force in the pharmaceutical industry. We operate 19 state-of-the-art manufacturing plants across Hyderabad, Vizag, Baddi, Mexico, Shreveport, and Mirfield, comprising 8 OSD facilities, 3 Injectables facilities, and 8 API facilities. Benchmarking manufacturing processes and continuous operational excellence are at the core of our capability to deliver quality medicines to our patients in 66 countries. We manufacture a portfolio of complex APIs and 1,150+ drug master files across key therapy areas such as Oncology, Cardio-vascular, Central Nervous System and Anti-Diabetes. he World Economic Forum has recognised our largest manufacturing facility in Bachupally, Hyderabad, as part of its Global Lighthouse Network. We aspire to be the most efficient pharma operations in the world. Our productivity improvement and digitalisation efforts are key to staying competitive, meeting business imperatives, and meeting our ambitious ESG goals. Building such ‘factories of the future’ is integral to innovation and to build healthcare of the future. Benefits Offered At Dr. Reddy’s we actively help to catalyse your career growth and professional development through personalised learning programs.The benefits you will enjoy at Dr. Reddy’s are on par with the best industry standards. They include, among other things and other essential equipment, joining & relocation support, family support (Maternity & Paternity benefits), learning and development opportunities, medical coverage for yourself and your family, life coverage for yourself.Our Work Culture Ask any employee at Dr. Reddy’s why they come to work every day and they’ll say, because Good Health Can’t Wait. This is our credo as well as the guiding principle behind all our actions. We see healthcare solutions not only as scientific formulations, but as a means to help patients lead healthier lives, and we’re always attuned to the new and the next to empower people to stay fit. And to do this, we foster a culture of empathy and dynamism. People are at the core of our journey over the last few decades. They have been supported by an enabling environment that buoys individual ability while fostering teamwork and shared success. We believe that when people with diverse skills are bound together by a common purpose and value system, they can make magic.For more details, please visit our career website at