Financial Controller – AgriTech – CA HR LOBBY

The Corporate Institute; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute in Pune, Maharashtra, invites applications for a Head of Finance to lead the finance function in a growing AgriTech and food engineering business. This senior role reports to the founding team and aims to institutionalise controls and strategic planning across multiple divisions.

Ideal candidates bring CA qualification with 6+ years in statutory audits, Ind AS/IFRS/GAAP experience, and strong capabilities in budgeting, forecasting, and ERP-enabled reporting to support

Qualifications

• CA (Qualified) – Mandatory 6+ years experience Statutory Audit Ind AS / IFRS / GAAP.
• GST & Tax Compliance Budgeting & Forecasting Internal Controls ERP Systems.
• MIS Reporting Advanced Excel Working Capital Mgmt Team Leadership.
• Prior exposure to agri, food processing, manufacturing, or multi-division businesses will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements across divisions.
• Ensure compliance with Ind AS/IFRS/GAAP and tax laws.
• Oversee general ledger, reconciliations, and month-end/year-end close processes.
• Present financial reports, insights, and variance analysis to senior leadership.
• Drive automation and process improvements across financial reporting.
• Own end-to-end statutory audit process and coordinate with external auditors.

Skills

GST & Tax Compliance

Budgeting & Forecasting

Internal Controls

ERP Systems

MIS Reporting

Advanced Excel

Working Capital Mgmt

Team Leadership

Statutory Audit Ind AS / IFRS / GAAP

Education

CA

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

Budget : 20-24 LPA | AgriTech / Food Engineering – Full-time – Pune, Maharashtra

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY :

• A leading AgriTech and food engineering company based in Pune – with over 15 years of innovation in agri-processing, food engineering solutions, and ingredient technologies – is looking for a seasoned Head of Finance to lead its finance function.
• This is a senior leadership role with direct visibility to the founding team, ideal for someone who wants to build financial rigour in a growing, multi-division business.

WHY THIS ROLE EXISTS :

The business has scaled significantly across agri-processing, food engineering, and ingredients verticals, operating across multiple geographies. The leadership now requires a strong finance head to institutionalise controls, lead statutory compliance, drive strategic financial planning, and support the next phase of growth.

WHAT YOU’LL OWN :

Financial Reporting :

• Lead preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements across all business divisions
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards – Ind AS / IFRS / GAAP
• Oversee general ledger, reconciliations, and month-end / year-end closing processes
• Present financial reports, insights, and variance analysis to senior leadership
• Drive automation and process improvements across financial reporting

Statutory Audit & Compliance :

• Own end-to-end statutory audit process and coordinate with external auditors
• Ensure timely closure of audit observations and implementation of recommendations
• Manage tax audits, internal audits, and all regulatory filings
• Ensure compliance with Companies Act, Income Tax, GST, and other applicable laws
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and financial records at all times

Internal Controls & Governance :

• Design, implement, and monitor financial controls and SOPs across the organisation
• Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies to leadership
• Support internal audit reviews and ensure timely corrective actions

Budgeting & Financial Planning :

• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Monitor budget vs actuals and provide actionable commentary to management
• Support cash flow management and working capital optimisation across divisions
• Partner with business heads on financial modelling for new initiatives and expansions

Team Leadership :

• Lead, mentor, and scale the finance team
• Foster a culture of compliance, accuracy, and continuous improvement
• Allocate responsibilities and ensure high standards of accountability

WHAT YOU’LL BRING :

Core qualifications & skills :

• CA (Qualified) – Mandatory 6+ years experience Statutory Audit Ind AS / IFRS / GAAP
• GST & Tax Compliance Budgeting & Forecasting Internal Controls ERP Systems
• MIS Reporting Advanced Excel Working Capital Mgmt Team Leadership
• Prior exposure to agri, food processing, manufacturing, or multi-division businesses will be an added advantage.

ROLE DETAILS :

LOCATION – Pune, Maharashtra

COMPENSATION – 20,00,000 – 24,00,000 per annum

EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Full-time

QUALIFICATION : CA (Qualified) – Mandatory