General Manager Finance

Stonesbridge Industries; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Stonesbridge Industries in Mumbai seeks a senior finance leader to oversee financial management, reporting, and compliance across the group. You will partner with the CEO and management to translate financial insights into strategic decisions.

The role requires CA qualification with 10–15 years of experience, deep expertise in budgeting, cash flow, taxation, and MIS. You will drive governance, risk management, and build a high-performing finance team.

Qualifications

• CA qualification with first-attempt clearance.
• 10–15 years of senior finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and controls.
• Proven ability to provide timely financial insights to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall financial management across the group.
• Prepare and monitor budgets, forecasts and financial plans.
• Analyse performance, costs, profitability and variances.
• Provide insights and recommendations to the CEO and management.
• Oversee accounting, monthly/quarterly/annual closures.
• Coordinate with auditors and ensure statutory compliance.
• Lead treasury, cash flow management and banking relationships.
• Develop MIS dashboards and management reporting.

Skills

Financial analysis

Strategic planning

Budgeting & forecasting

Management reporting

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

CA – Chartered Accountant

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

SAP/Oracle Financials

Job description

The ideal candidate should combine strong financial expertise with sound business judgement, attention to detail and the ability to provide timely, accurate financial insights to support management decision-making.

Finance & Financial Management

• Oversee the overall financial management of the group and ensure financial discipline across businesses.
• Prepare and monitor budgets, forecasts and financial plans.
• Analyse financial performance, costs, profitability and key variances.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to the CEO and management.
• Identify financial risks and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Support management in evaluating business decisions from a financial perspective.

Accounts & Financial Reporting

• Oversee day-to-day accounting and ensure accurate and timely financial records.
• Ensure timely closure of monthly, quarterly and annual accounts.
• Review financial statements, management reports and key financial schedules.
• Establish appropriate financial controls and ensure adherence to accounting standards and internal processes.
• Coordinate with statutory and internal auditors as required.

Taxation & Compliance

• Oversee direct and indirect taxation matters and ensure timely statutory compliance.
• Coordinate with external tax consultants and advisors where required.
• Ensure appropriate tax planning and compliance across the group.
• Monitor changes in applicable tax regulations and assess their business impact.

Treasury & Cash Flow Management

• Monitor group cash flows, liquidity and working capital requirements.
• Ensure effective management of receivables, payables and cash positions.
• Manage banking relationships and coordinate with financial institutions.
• Support the CEO/ Management in cash-flow planning and financing-related decisions.

MIS & Management Reporting

• Develop and maintain accurate and timely MIS for management.
• Prepare regular financial dashboards and reports highlighting key business and financial metrics.
• Analyse trends, variances and exceptions and highlight areas requiring management attention.
• Ensure management has clear and actionable financial information for decision-making.

Team & Stakeholder Management

• Lead and guide the finance and accounts team to ensure effective execution of the function.
• Coordinate effectively with internal teams, auditors, consultants, banks and other external stakeholders.
• Establish clear processes, accountability and timelines within the finance function.

Candidate Profile

• 10-15 years of relevant experience in finance and accounts, preferably in a senior managerial role.
• CA qualification with first-attempt clearance.
• Strong knowledge of accounting, taxation, treasury, financial reporting and MIS.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good understanding of financial controls, budgeting and cash-flow management.
• Ability to interpret financial data and translate it into meaningful business insights.
• Strong attention to detail with a practical and commercially oriented approach.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of the finance function.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and financial reporting/MIS tools.
• Experience working with ERP/accounting systems.

What We Are Looking For:

We are looking for someone who is not only technically strong in finance but can also partner with the CEO and management as a business advisor, provide clarity on financial matters, identify risks proactively and ensure strong financial controls across the organisation.