Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems have emerged as pivotal instruments in reshaping financial management practices within manufacturing organisations. This study examines the extent to which ERP adoption contributes to financial management efficiency, with specific reference to a chemical and mould manufacturing firm operating in South India. Employing a quantitative, descriptive survey design, data were collected from 110 employees drawn from finance, marketing, production, and human resource departments through a structured Likert-scale questionnaire. The internal consistency of the instrument was validated using Cronbach's Alpha (α = 0.736). Statistical analyses encompassing Pearson correlation, multiple regression, one-way ANOVA, and chi-square tests were applied to examine inter-construct relationships and demographic influences. The findings reveal statistically significant positive correlations among all ERP-related constructs — namely, system impact, internal control, decision-making support, and cost efficiency — with correlation coefficients ranging from r = 0.41 to r = 0.61 (p < 0.001). The regression model accounts for 46.1% of the variance in ERP role effectiveness (R² = 0.461, F = 22.174, p < 0.001), affirming the predictive potency of ERP dimensions on financial outcomes. Demographic analysis indicates that age and departmental affiliation exert significant influence on ERP perceptions, whereas gender and educational qualification do not yield statistically meaningful differences. The study concludes that ERP systems function not merely as operational utilities but as strategic enablers of financial governance, cost control, and evidence-based managerial decision-making. Recommendations are advanced for strengthening training frameworks, cross-departmental integration, and the adoption of next-generation cloud and AI-enabled ERP platforms.

Keywords: ERP Systems, Financial Management Efficiency, Internal Control, Decision-Making, Cost Efficiency