Deputy Manager – Finance & Accounts | Varun Beverages | Paithan

Varun Beverages Ltd

Job overview

Varun Beverages Ltd, a key PepsiCo bottling partner and one of India’s largest FMCG beverage manufacturers, is hiring a Deputy Manager – Finance & Accounts for its manufacturing unit in Paithan, Maharashtra (on-site). The role owns plant-level finance, accounting, and controls, ensuring accurate reporting, robust budgeting, and full statutory compliance for the factory operations.

Important dates

  • Job posted on Varun Beverages careers portal: 19 February 2026, 12:02 PM (IST).

  • Application deadline: 24 February 2026, 9:30 PM (IST).

Key deliverables and responsibilities

  • Lead monthly financial closing for the plant, including preparation of financial statements and detailed balance sheet analysis.

  • Run weekly operating expense forecasts and support monthly rolling estimates to give management a clear view of cost trends.

  • Recommend and implement financial strategies that improve utilisation of manufacturing resources and drive cost optimisation.

  • Manage complete plant accounting, covering financial planning, annual budgeting, and forecasting for the unit.

  • Design, implement, and maintain standard costing systems to accurately capture manufacturing costs.

  • Establish and monitor strong internal financial controls across the plant to safeguard assets and ensure compliance.

  • Own the plant budgeting process, including production plans, shipment targets, labour loads, cost‑reduction initiatives, and capex proposals.

  • Provide timely, accurate analysis of budgets and financial performance reports to senior leadership for decision‑making.

  • Identify productivity improvement opportunities and build a pipeline of initiatives with quantified financial impact.

  • Play a key role in evaluating and recommending capital investments, including financial feasibility and payback analysis.

  • Handle statutory, taxation, and legal audits for the plant and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.

  • Interact with government authorities and regulatory bodies as needed for filings, assessments, and inspections.

  • Support strategic business planning by aligning plant financial goals with overall business objectives.

Role requirements – education and experience

  • Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA, maximum 3 attempts).

  • Experience:

    • 6–10 years’ overall experience in the finance function, preferably within an FMCG environment.

    • Significant exposure to manufacturing‑unit finance and plant accounting after qualifying as CA.

  • Systems: Hands‑on experience with SAP is mandatory, along with strong working knowledge of direct and indirect taxes.

Desired skills

  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.

  • Proficiency in Excel and data‑analysis tools for daily plant finance operations and management reporting.

  • Good understanding of ERP/financial systems; experience with SAP modules relevant to manufacturing and costing is highly valued.

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work with operations, supply chain, and senior management.

  • Openness to relocate and work full‑time on‑site at the Paithan manufacturing location.

How to apply – official Varun Beverages careers link

To view the most accurate and updated job description and submit your application, use the official Varun Beverages careers link for this role (Job ID 1426 – Deputy Manager Finance & Accounts, Paithan)

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GrowInJob.com advice for candidates

  • Highlight plant finance exposure: Emphasise any experience with manufacturing costing, variance analysis, and capex evaluation to stand out for this plant‑based role.

  • Show SAP depth, not just usage: Be ready with concrete examples of SAP reports, modules, or automations you’ve used to improve financial visibility or control.

  • Prepare specific productivity stories: Interviewers will likely probe for situations where you identified cost‑saving opportunities, drove productivity initiatives, or improved audit outcomes.

  • Clarify relocation and on‑site readiness: This is an on‑site role in Paithan; be prepared to discuss relocation timelines and any support you may need early in the process.

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