Sr. Manager F&A Automotive

People, Jobs, and News; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,400,000; Full time

Job summary

People, Jobs, and News in Gurugram seeks a seasoned Business F&A to manage accounting, taxation and financial planning in a mid-to-senior role. The position involves leadership of a small team and close coordination with the CFO and cross-functional functions.

You will drive cost optimisation, MIS reporting, and finalisation of Balance Sheet while ensuring governance, controls and timely tax compliance. Travel to Bilaspur Haryana Unit as required.

Qualifications

• CA/ICWA/CA Inter/ICWA Inter/MBA finance recognised qualifications.
• Senior accounting and tax expertise with cross-functional exposure.
• Experience in automotive or manufacturing sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement financial policies and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Drive annual operating plan and month-on-month performance tracking.
• Manage treasury, budgeting, insurance, and inter‑unit reconciliations.
• Oversee finalisation of MIS, P&L and balance sheets.
• Lead a team of 2–4 in accounting and taxation operations.

Skills

Financial Planning

Cost Optimization

MIS & Budgeting

Accounting & Taxation

Banking & Insurance

Analytical Skills

Education

CA/ICWA/CA Inter/ICWA Inter/MBA finance

Tools

S/4HANA

ERP systems

Job description

Position Title: Business F&A

Business: Automotive

Department/Function: F&A

Job Responsibility Level: Middle Management

Designation/Grade: SM/AGM

Location: Gurugram (travel to Bilaspur, Haryana Unit when required)

Reporting To: Functional-Group CFO

Direct Reports: 2-4

Competencies Framework

• Business Acumen: Financial Planning, Cost optimization, process compliance
• Leadership (Lead By Example): MIS & Budgeting
• Team Management: Accounting & Taxation
• Good Interpersonal & Communication Skills: Banking & Insurance
• Analytical Skills: MIS, S4HANA

Job Specifications

• Professional Qualifications: CA/ICWA/CA Inter/ICWA Inter/MBA finance
• Age: 35-40 years
• Experience: 15-20 years
• Preferred Industry: Automotive Industry (Sheet Metal/ Automotive Industry) or manufacturing

Job Purpose

The role is responsible for performing accounting processes based on accounting standards, including payment preparation, posting, records maintenance, reconciliation of accounts, inventory control, statistical records, finalisation of Balance Sheet, cost control, taxation matters, etc. The account team must work on laid down processes by maintaining a high level of efficiencies and efficacy.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement financial policies for timely management of company affairs and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Initiate and drive Annual Operating Plan and execute month‑on‑month to achieve organisational goals.
• Identify cost‑optimisation processes and work with cross‑functional teams to increase gross margin.
• Monitor business growth and revenue as per the AOP and inform management to reduce deviations.
• Plan and ensure efficient management of funds, treasury, commercial activities, etc.
• Implement timely and accurate insurance & re‑insurance activities of company assets.
• Prepare annual budget and cash flow forecast and variances against budgets.
• Identify and work with cross‑functional teams to increase gross margin of products.
• Regular monitoring of Working Capital, fixed and variable cost and take corrective actions.
• Manage daily operations of the accounts department.
• Ensure timely preparation and finalisation of monthly, quarterly, half‑yearly and yearly MIS, P&L and balance sheets.
• Maintain, reconcile and analyse debtors and creditors’ accounts.
• Ensure monthly inter‑unit reconciliations.
• Provide accurate and timely data for internal/external audits.
• Improve accounting systems and procedures; initiate corrective actions.
• Ensure timely payment to vendors and other parties.
• Ensure timely processing of payroll and manage reimbursements.
• Import/export documentation & accounting.
• Prepare documents for tax audit, liaise with tax auditors and file with tax authorities.
• Implement policies & procedures to analyse & assess risks and establish controls.
• Research tax laws and regulations; provide technically and commercially sound advice for GST, Income Tax, Service Tax, TDS, Excise and other taxes.
• Verification and timely payment of customs duty and other levies.
• Represent before tax authorities for notices, assessments, investigations, appeals.
• Treasury management: liaison with bank, preparation of loan proposals, renewal of limits, banking compliances, FOREX management.
• Reconcile bank and investment accounts regularly.
• Build and maintain harmonious relations with banking and investment institutions.
• Provide daily banking requirements of the organisation.
• Share financial details with banks for existing or new loans.
• Ensure availability of team per manpower plan and budget.
• Create successors for key positions.
• Impart group vision, mission and values across team.
• Motivate, monitor and manage team in a high‑growth environment.
• Ensure defined KRAs and KPIs for role clarity and performance measures.
• Close monitoring of team performance; proactive design to enhance productivity via training & development.
• Develop skills of team members, including multi‑skilling to mitigate shortages.

Skills

Financial planning, taxation, automotive, general accounting, banking, accounting & taxation, business F&A, accounting, AOP.