FP&A – Mfg Ops

Wabtec is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis professional to join our manufacturing operations team at Marhowra, BR, India. This full-time role combines financial expertise with operational insight to drive cost efficiency and strategic growth across our production environment.

Position Summary

The FP&A – Manufacturing Operations specialist works at the intersection of finance and plant operations, providing analytical support, forecasting, and financial insights that shape manufacturing strategy. You'll translate operational metrics into financial intelligence and partner with production, procurement, and supply chain teams to optimise resource allocation and capital deployment.

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain monthly and annual financial forecasts for manufacturing operations, incorporating production schedules, materials costs, and labour efficiency
• Analyse variance between actual manufacturing performance and budgeted figures, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions
• Support capital expenditure analysis and ROI modelling for equipment, process improvements, and facility enhancements
• Prepare financial dashboards and reporting that track key operational metrics—yield, scrap rates, cycle time, and cost per unit—for senior management
• Collaborate with operations, procurement, and finance teams to evaluate make-or-buy decisions, supplier contracts, and supply chain optimisation opportunities
• Monitor manufacturing cost drivers and provide actionable insights to improve margins and asset utilisation

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, or related field
• 2–5 years of financial planning, analysis, or accounting experience, ideally with exposure to manufacturing or operations
• Strong proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modelling) and comfort with ERP systems
• Solid understanding of manufacturing operations, supply chain, or production management concepts
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Clear written and verbal communication in English; ability to present financial findings to non-finance stakeholders

More About Wabtec

Wabtec is a global leader in rail and propulsion technology, serving customers across freight, transit, and industrial sectors. Our Marhowra facility is a key manufacturing hub, and we're committed to operational excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth in India.

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