Finance Manager

N Consulting Limited; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

N Consulting Limited in Chennai invites an experienced Finance Manager to lead the finance function, drive planning, and ensure financial health.

You will manage the finance team, oversee budgeting, P&L, statutory compliance, tax, and financial reporting, and present insights to senior leadership to support growth. The role emphasizes ERP usage and collaboration with business leaders to optimise cash flow and profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Experience leading a finance team.
• Strong knowledge of P&L and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee finance and accounting functions of the organization.
• Prepare, review, and analyse monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Develop and monitor annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
• Ensure effective cash flow management and working capital optimisation.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger activities.
• Own and monitor the company's Profit & Loss (P&L).
• Analyse revenue, expenses, margins, and profitability.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve financial performance.
• Present financial insights and recommendations to senior management.

Skills

Financial accounting

P&L management

Budgeting & forecasting

Cash flow management

Taxation & compliance

Financial reporting

ERP systems

Excel & modelling

Leadership & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

NetSuite

Tally

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Finance Manager to oversee the company's financial operations, manage the finance team, and ensure the organization's financial health. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in financial planning, budgeting, P&L management, statutory compliance, taxation, cash flow management, and financial reporting. This role requires strategic thinking, leadership, and the ability to support business growth through sound financial decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the overall finance and accounting functions of the organization.
• Prepare, review, and analyse monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Develop and monitor annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
• Ensure effective cash flow management and working capital optimisation.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger activities.
• Own and monitor the company's Profit & Loss (P&L).
• Analyse revenue, expenses, margins, and profitability.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve financial performance.
• Present financial insights and recommendations to senior management.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Conduct financial modelling and business forecasting.
• Monitor key financial KPIs and provide actionable insights.
• Prepare variance analysis comparing actuals against budgets and forecasts.
• Support strategic business planning and investment decisions.

Compliance & Taxation

• Ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and financial reporting requirements.
• Manage direct and indirect tax compliance (GST, TDS, Income Tax, VAT, etc., as applicable).
• Coordinate with auditors, tax consultants, banks, and regulatory authorities.
• Lead internal and external audit processes.

Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounts team.
• Allocate responsibilities and monitor team performance.
• Establish financial controls and standard operating procedures.
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives.

Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with business leaders to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Prepare management reports and presentations for leadership.
• Manage relationships with banks, investors, auditors, and external consultants.
• Develop and maintain strong internal financial controls.
• Identify financial risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of financial accounting principles.
• Expertise in P&L management and financial analysis.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Cash flow and working capital management.
• Taxation and statutory compliance.
• Financial reporting and MIS preparation.
• ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, Tally, or similar).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modelling.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or related field.

Preferred Experience

• 8–15 years of experience in finance and accounting.
• Experience managing a finance team.
• Experience handling end-to-end finance operations.
• Exposure to multinational or corporate environments is preferred.