Financial Planning & analysis:  Prepare forecasts and robust business plans.  Develop and maintain financial models for various business units and projects.  Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.  Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant information for financial analysis.  Support the monthly financial reporting process, including variance analysis and management reporting.  Prepare ad-hoc financial analyses and reports as needed to support decision-making.  Continuously improve financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.  Providing accurate financial reports to specific deadlines and the interpretation of such including variance analysis and cost control reporting and recommendations.  Analyzing financial data to prepare summaries and provide strategic recommendations Budgeting:  Managing the plant's budgeting process, including forecasts, production plans, and capital investments  Ensuring timely submission of plan / forecast/budget for plant functions  Track Capital budget and prepare report on variances Cost management & Inventory:  Costing Accounting: accurate cost records as per applicable cost accounting standards  Cost Control: Monitoring project expenditures, identifying variances from the budget, and implementing cost-saving measures. Cost Reduction: Suggest and implement cost reduction measures which results in real and permanent reduction of cost of a product or material. Working with manufacturing and cross functional team for cost-reduction opportunities.  Cost Estimating: Assisting in developing cost estimates for projects, utilizing Bill of Materials (BOM) comparisons, and conducting comprehensive cost analysis.  Sourcing and Vendor Development: Participating in sourcing and vendor development processes, collaborating with vendors to identify cost-saving opportunities, and managing Request for Quotation (RFQ) processes.  Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating cost-related risks throughout the project lifecycle.  Helping the company in accurately estimating BOM cost  Overseeing physical inventory counts and reconciliation  Support teams in commercial project negotiations, contract evaluation etc Compliance:  Ensuring compliance with costing standards, internal controls, and tax regulations  Reviewing supplier/vendor contracts  Liaising with auditors to ensure alignment with legal requirements regarding statutory statements Reporting:  Preparing financial reports, including the COGS, Unit economics of each project, budget variances report and other MIS reports as per Management requirement  Define, identify and track appropriate metrics, KPIs and associated drivers to track performance of CFT