Finance Head – Manufacturing Insight Advisors

The Corporate Institute; Pune District; Vor Ort; INR 4.500.000 - 7.500.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Corporate Institute in Pune, India, seeks a Chartered Accountant with 12–15 years of experience to lead its Finance & Accounts function in a manufacturing environment. You will oversee SAP-enabled finance operations, budgeting, reporting, and working capital management.

You will partner with senior management to drive cost control, profitability, and process improvements, while strengthening internal controls and compliance across GST, TDS, and statutory requirements.

Qualifikationen

• CA qualification with 12–15 years of experience in Finance & Accounts.
• Strong hands-on SAP; SAP FICO experience preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing organisation is preferred.
• Proven track record in leading F&A functions and driving financial controls.
• Expertise in budgeting, taxation, financial reporting, and cash flow management.
• Ability to work with senior management and cross-functional teams.

Aufgaben

• Lead Finance & Accounts function and drive planning and control.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Monitor performance vs budgets; identify variances and risks.
• Provide insights to senior management for decision making.
• Drive cost optimization and profitability improvements.
• Oversee accounting operations, GL, AP/AR, and closing activities.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and internal controls.
• Manage SAP-based financial systems and reporting.
• Lead governance, audits, and internal controls; mentor team.
• Collaborate with production, procurement, HR, sales, management.

Kenntnisse

Financial leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial analysis

Business partnering

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Cost optimization

Ausbildung

CA (Chartered Accountant)

Tools

SAP

SAP FICO

ERP systems

Jobbeschreibung

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Planning & Management:

• Lead the overall Finance & Accounts function and ensure effective financial planning and control.
• Develop annual budgets, business plans, financial forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and identify variances, risks, and corrective actions.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management for business decision-making.
• Drive cost optimization, profitability improvement, and financial efficiency initiatives.
• Establish and strengthen financial policies, procedures, and internal control systems.

2. Accounting & Financial Reporting:

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and company accounting policies.
• Review balance sheets, profit and loss statements, cash flow statements, and other management reports.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records and reporting.

3. Manufacturing Finance & Cost Control:

• Manage manufacturing-related accounting, costing, and financial analysis.
• Monitor raw material, work-in-progress (WIP), finished goods, and inventory valuation.
• Analyse product costing, production costs, overheads, and manufacturing variances.
• Work closely with production, procurement, stores, and operations teams to improve cost efficiency.
• Monitor material consumption, wastage, scrap, yield, and production-related costs.
• Support product profitability analysis, cost reduction initiatives, and pricing decisions.
• Ensure appropriate accounting and financial controls over inventory and fixed assets.

4. Taxation & Statutory Compliance:

• Oversee direct and indirect tax compliance, including GST and TDS.
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of statutory returns and payment of applicable taxes.
• Coordinate with external consultants, tax authorities, and statutory auditors as required.
• Manage tax assessments, notices, reconciliations, and related documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and accounting regulations relevant to the business.

5. Budgeting, Cash Flow & Working Capital Management:

• Prepare and monitor budgets, forecasts, and periodic financial projections.
• Manage cash flow planning, fund allocation, and liquidity requirements.
• Monitor working capital, including receivables, payables, inventory, and operating cash cycles.
• Ensure timely collection of outstanding receivables and effective credit control.
• Manage banking relationships, fund-based and non-fund-based facilities, and bank documentation.
• Support treasury operations, payment planning, and utilization of available funds.
• Identify opportunities to improve cash flow and optimize working capital.

6. SAP & Financial Systems:

• Demonstrate strong hands-on experience in SAP for Finance and Accounts operations.
• Oversee financial transactions, reporting, reconciliations, and accounting controls within SAP.
• Ensure accurate financial data, effective system utilization, and adherence to defined processes.
• Coordinate with IT and relevant departments to improve financial systems and reporting.
• Leverage SAP reports and financial data for analysis, planning, and decision-making.
• Support system improvements, process standardization, and automation initiatives.

7. Audit & Internal Controls:

• Coordinate statutory, internal, tax, and other applicable audits.
• Ensure audit schedules, supporting documents, and financial records are maintained accurately.
• Strengthen internal financial controls and ensure adherence to company policies.
• Identify control gaps, financial risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Ensure timely closure of audit observations and implementation of corrective actions.
• Maintain transparency, accuracy, and accountability across financial processes.

8. Team Management & Leadership:

• Lead, guide, and mentor the Finance & Accounts team.
• Allocate responsibilities, monitor deliverables, and ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Build team capability through training, performance reviews, and process improvement.
• Establish clear performance objectives and promote accountability within the team.
• Collaborate effectively with production, procurement, HR, sales, and senior management.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Handle financial matters independently and take ownership of the department’s deliverables.

9. MIS & Business Support:

• Prepare and present periodic financial MIS, management reports, and dashboards.
• Analyse revenue, expenses, margins, profitability, and key financial performance indicators.
• Provide actionable insights to management on financial trends, business risks, and opportunities.
• Support strategic business planning, investment evaluation, and financial feasibility analysis.
• Ensure timely availability of accurate financial information for management decisions.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).
• 12 – 15 years of relevant experience in Finance & Accounts.
• Strong hands-on experience in SAP; SAP FICO experience would be preferred.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing organisation is strongly preferred.
• Proven experience in team handling and leading the Finance & Accounts function.
• Strong knowledge of accounting, taxation, financial reporting, budgeting, and statutory compliance.
• Hands-on exposure to manufacturing costing, inventory management, working capital, and cash flow management.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and interact effectively with senior management.

Key Competencies:

• Strong financial and commercial acumen.
• Leadership and team management.
• Strategic thinking and business partnering.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Cost consciousness and process improvement.
• Planning, prioritisation, and time management.
• Integrity, accountability, and professional ethics.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate will be a qualified CA with 12 – 15 years of relevant experience, preferably in the manufacturing sector, and a strong combination of strategic financial leadership and hands-on operational finance expertise. The candidate must be proficient in SAP, capable of independently managing the Finance & Accounts function, and experienced in leading teams while ensuring robust financial controls, compliance, and business profitability.