EKA
Website:
ekamobility.com
Job details:
Company Description
EKA, a subsidiary of Pinnacle Industries Ltd, is an automotive and technology company focused on driving sustainable and efficient solutions in the commercial vehicle sector. EKA is dedicated to advancing new energy commercial vehicles designed to promote profitability and environmental sustainability. With innovation at its core, EKA aims to accelerate the widespread adoption of clean energy solutions in the transportation industry, contributing to a more sustainable future.
Requirements
- Qualified CA (ICWAI preferred; CPA/CFA a plus)
- 20+ years of overall experience, with 10+ years in Automotive / Auto Components / EV OEM industry.
- Hands-on SAP experience (FI/CO mandatory) – not coordination-only
- Experience handling large-scale manufacturing businesses (₹2000 Cr+ turnover preferred)
- Strong exposure to plant finance, costing, and manufacturing operations
Role Purpose
Lead the Financial Planning & Analysis function, driving budgeting, forecasting, performance analytics, cost management, and strategic decision support for business leadership in a fast-growing OEM environment.
Key Responisbilities:
Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting
- Lead Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and quarterly forecast cycles
- Develop long-range (3–5 year) financial models aligned with business strategy
- Track forecast vs actuals, analyze variances, and recommend corrective actions
- Consolidate inputs from Sales, Manufacturing, R&D, Supply Chain, and other functions
Management Reporting & MIS
- Deliver timely, accurate MIS and dashboards for leadership and Board reviews
- Analyze KPIs including revenue, margins, cost trends, profitability, and cash flow
- Present actionable insights and variance analysis to senior management
Product & Model Profitability
- Analyze profitability by vehicle model / variant / configuration
- Support pricing strategy, product mix optimization, and lifecycle cost tracking
- Evaluate financial impact of new product launches
Manufacturing & Cost Analysis
- Partner with plant and operations teams to monitor:
- Material & conversion costs
- Labor efficiency & overhead absorption
- Machine utilization & consumables
- Identify and drive cost-reduction opportunities
CAPEX & Strategic Finance
- Evaluate and approve CAPEX and investment proposals (plants, tooling, R&D, EV platforms)
- Track project ROI and conduct post-investment reviews
- Support strategic initiatives such as localization, JV, and expansion projects
Working Capital & Cash Flow
- Monitor inventory, receivables, and payables
- Support cash-flow forecasting and liquidity planning
SAP & Systems (Critical Requirement)
- Hands-on SAP FI/CO usage is mandatory
- Ownership of SAP-driven MIS, reporting, cost analysis, and financial controls
- Drive automation and standardization of reports, dashboards, and planning models
- Support ERP optimization and integration with BI tools (Power BI preferred)
Key Stakeholder Interaction
- CFO & Executive Leadership
- Manufacturing & Plant Heads
- Sales, Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain
- IT / ERP Teams
- Auditors, Banks, Investors, and Government Authorities
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong command over FP&A, costing, MIS, and financial modelling
- Deep understanding of OEM manufacturing economics
- Strategic thinking with strong business partnering skills
- Excellent leadership, communication, and influencing abilities
📩 Interested candidates may share CVs at:
tanushree.s@ekamobility.com
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