3M

Manufacturing and Supply Chain(M&SC) Finance Leader

3m India
Bangalore7-14 LPA Posted 27 Oct 2025
FULL TIME
Cost Accounting
Inventory Management
manufacturing finance

Job Description

Financial Planning Analysis:

  • Oversee COGS and Inventory Financial Planning, Analysis, and Management Reporting.
  • Set and manage Annual Operating Plan (OP), Quarterly Operating Review(QOR), and Monthly Rolling Estimates (MRE) for COGS, Conversion cost, Operating Expenses, and Inventory.
  • Prepare and present management reports and analysis, including COGS Walks, conversion cost to compare OP, QOR, and MRE COGS with previous periods on a monthly basis.

Cost Efficiency Process Improvement:

  • Drive cost reductions and controls, process improvements, and productivity across Manufacturing, Sourcing, and Supply Chain.
  • Lead manufacturing subsidies benefits to yield cash flow and PL savings.
  • Simplify, standardize, and automate reporting and analysis for COGS, Mix, Purchase Prices, Transfer Costs, RM Yields, and LSS savings.

Budgeting Forecasting and Strategic Planning:

  • Responsible for COGS and OPEX Budgeting and estimating during annual, quarterly, and monthly cycles.
  • Proactively monitor COGS and Manufacturing progress, update forecasts, and report to the Finance Leader with insights and action plans.
  • Perform long term strategic planning for the manufacturing units by aligning the growth and investments with the business growth

Internal Controls Compliance:

  • Improve internal controls and accuracy in inventory, COGS, and OPEX accounting, valuation, and reconciliations by working closely with the Global services center(GSC), Philippines
  • Manage Finance, Product Costing, Financial Reporting, and Compliance.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

  • Act as a Business Finance partner to Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Business teams.
  • Provide financial analysis and counsel on projects related to COGS improvement and business growth.
  • Support stakeholders in Business Execution Plan reviews, asset utilization, unit cost reviews, and finance training for non-finance personnel.

Continuous Improvement Reporting:

  • Focus on continuous improvement in financial reporting and analysis for value-added insights.
  • Set annual cost-saving targets and evaluate savings monthly by project.

Product CAPEX Analysis:

  • Conduct financial analysis and presentations for new product manufacturing / localization and new PM CAPEX.
  • Support Business by analyzing Variable Unit Cost and Gross Margin.

Leadership Team Management:

  • Lead and mentor a team of plant finance managers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
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