Assistant Manager -Finance

Lucy Group Ltd; Nashik District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucy Group Ltd. in Nasik, Maharashtra, India, seeks an experienced Finance professional to oversee MIS, accounting and budgeting in a manufacturing setup.

The role reports to the Financial Controller and focuses on delivering accurate financial data, improving day-to-day finance processes and supporting strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate is CA/Cost Accountant or semi-qualified with 5+ years in a mid-sized manufacturing firm, strong English communication, and a proven ability to

Qualifications

• CA/Cost Accountant or semi-qualified with relevant experience in a medium-sized manufacturing company.
• 8–10 years of working experience with at least 5 years in a similar role.
• Experience handling MIS, budgeting and financial closing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day finance operations and MIS delivery.
• Prepare and close books of accounts with MIS outputs.
• Perform reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Manage banking, AR, AP, inventory and credit control.
• Support budgeting, MIS reporting and stakeholder management.
• Assist with audits and documentation.
• Mentor Finance assistants for continuous improvement.

Skills

Finance management

MIS reporting

Budgeting

English communication

Cross-cultural teamwork

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

Manufacturing accounting

Education

Chartered Accountant

Cost Accountant

Semi-qualified with relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP / BI tools

Job description

Job Purpose

This is a full-time onsite role based in our Indian plant ( Nasik , Maharashtra). This role reports to Financial Controller, and the main objective of this role will be to provide accurate MIS. Achieved through delivery of an efficient day-to-day finance function whilst seeking to add value with detailed analysis supporting the Financial Controller to deliver a quality finance function for the business.

Job Purpose

This is a full-time onsite role based in our Indian plant ( Nasik , Maharashtra). This role reports to Financial Controller, and the main objective of this role will be to provide accurate MIS. Achieved through delivery of an efficient day-to-day finance function whilst seeking to add value with detailed analysis supporting the Financial Controller to deliver a quality finance function for the business.

Key Accountabilities

• Oversee day to day operations of the finance function
• Preparation and financial closing of books of accounts – MIS
• Perform reconciliations, including investigation and resolution of variances
• Banking & Finance
• Accounts Receivable Management
• Accounts Payable Management
• Inventory Management
• Credit control and order assessment
• Treasury – Within DoA levels
• Provide information for Budgeting, MIS and stakeholder management
• Support with Audit requirements and documentation (internal and external)
• Mentor to Finance assistant to strive for continuous improvement and team development

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• Chartered Accountant/ Cost Accountant or semi qualified with experience of minimum 5 Year in Medium size company with T/O of around INR 25Cr to 50Cr. (MNE preferable)
• Minimum 8 to 10 years working experience and a minimum of 5 years

Job-Specific Skills – Key Strengths

• Expertise in all aspects of Finance, Accounting, MIS, Budgeting
• Experience in collaborating with global/ cross cultural teams.
• Experience in interpreting financial data and experience in problem solving.
• Excellent business communication skills including English (written and spoken)
• Strong working ethic in the delivery of satisfying the profitable requirements and expectation of internal and external customers.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Experience in working in an accounting manufacturing environment
• Able to work effectively with people from different cultures / backgrounds
• Strong computer skills with high level of proficiency in Microsoft office and other related business systems.

Behavioural Competencies

• Able to work under pressure & to challenging deadlines
• Able to focus on deliverables
• Able to confidently motivate team and progress team development
• Proactive can-do attitude, with structured thinking
• Interpersonal, initiative and analytical thinkingMaintain a high level of self-motivation