Chief Manager - Finance

Zuari Farmhub Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Zuari Farmhub Limited in Bengaluru is seeking a senior finance professional to oversee financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, and internal controls. The role involves guiding the finance team, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering insightful analyses for strategic decisions.

Responsibilities include managing annual budgets, forecasting, and working capital optimization, while driving efficiency through system improvements and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial operations, budgeting and forecasting.
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks.
• Strong analytical and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of financial statements per local GAAP and IND-AS.
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process annually.
• Manage cash flow and working capital optimization.
• Implement and monitor internal controls and risk management.
• Lead and develop a finance team to ensure timely, high-quality outputs.
• Provide financial analysis to senior leadership for strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with IT to improve finance systems and processes.
• Handle ad-hoc financial projects such as M&A and restructurings.

Job description

1. Financial Reporting & Compliance:

• Oversee the preparation and accuracy of financial statements in accordance with local GAAP, IND-AS and other relevant financial regulations.
• Ensure compliance with tax, audit, and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with external auditors and manage the audit process.
• Prepare financial reports for senior leadership, stakeholders, and board members.

2. Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process.
• Monitor and analyze financial performance against budget and forecast, providing insights and recommendations for corrective actions.
• Implement and maintain effective financial planning and analysis (FP&A) processes.

3. Cash Flow & Working Capital Management:

• Oversee cash flow management and ensure that the firm has adequate working capital to meet operational needs.
• Develop cash flow forecasting models and reports.
• Optimize working capital and improve financial efficiency across the firm.

4. Internal Controls & Risk Management:

• Implement, monitor, and enhance internal controls to safeguard financial assets and ensure the integrity of financial reporting.
• Identify potential financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate those risks.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and procedures.

5. Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead and develop a team of finance professionals, providing training and mentorship.
• Foster a high-performance culture within the finance team.
• Manage day-to-day financial operations and workflows, ensuring the team meets deadlines and delivers high-quality results.

6. Strategic Financial Support:

• Provide financial analysis and support to senior leadership in strategic decision-making.
• Evaluate investment opportunities, business acquisitions, and other financial projects.
• Provide recommendations to optimize cost efficiency, increase profitability, and enhance overall financial performance.

7. Systems & Process Improvement:

• Work with IT and other departments to ensure financial systems are efficient, accurate, and compliant with all requirements.
• Continuously seek opportunities for process improvements within the finance function.

8. Ad-hoc Projects:

• Assist with special financial projects as required, such as mergers and acquisitions, system implementations, and restructuring.
• Provide financial insights for business development and other firm-wide initiatives.

Preferred candidate profile

This candidate should have had experience of managing financial operations, budgets, forecasting, and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements with a focus on enhancing financial processes and driving efficiency across the finance function