Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Planning and Budgeting

• Lead company-wide financial planning and reporting, covering sales forecasts, costing,

pricing, collections, cash flows, and working capital management.

• Collaborate with department heads to translate business goals into detailed budgets,

cost plans, and forecasts.

• Assist the CFOand senior management in the preparation of quarterly and annual

budgets, covering production, payroll, capital expenditures, and operational costs

2. Financial Operations

• Oversee month-end closures, financial forecasts, and budget controls.

• Ensure the accuracy of inventory, control the flow of raw materials, and manage cost

analysis for manufacturing operations.

• Maintain high standards of bookkeeping and real-time cash reconciliation to enable

prompt decision-making.

• Automate financial processes to reduce manual dependencies and ensure operational

efficiency.

• Conduct internal audits, including vendor, supplier, materials, and stock audits, to

maintain financial integrity

3. Cost Control and Management Accounting

• Analyze plant performance monthly, providing detailed commentary on cost variances

and opportunities for improvement.

• Develop financial reporting systems and dashboards for operational teams and senior

management.

• Collaborate with department managers to manage business operating expenses and

ensure compliance with budgeted targets.

• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives, revenue maximization strategies, and

inventory control processes.

4. Compliance and Auditing

• Ensure 100% compliance with statutory, regulatory, and organizational policies,

principles, and laws.

• Conduct periodic compliance audits of internal systems, vendors, suppliers, and

external partners.

• Adhere to ethical standards in data integrity, financial tracking, reporting, and system

implementation.

5. Team and Vendor Management

• Lead the finance team, providing mentorship, training, and support to ensure accurate

financial operations.

• Collaborate with informal recyclers, vendors, and other external partners to ensure

smooth financial transactions, GST compliance, and innovative financing schemes.

• Manage payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and daily cash reconciliations

6. Investor Relations

• Engage with investors independently, addressing queries and providing financial

updates during board meetings.

• Ensure transparency and accuracy in financial reporting for investor relations.

7. Reporting and Analytics

• Prepare various MIS reports related to inventory position, movements, and

reconciliations

• Develop high-level dashboard summaries for management on inventory status and

vendor payments

• Generate ad-hoc reports as required by management

8. Process Improvement

• Identify areas for operational improvement based on data analysis

• Suggest and implement process enhancements to increase efficiency and accuracy

Qualifications:

• CA and/or ICWAI with 12-15 years of post-qualification experience in finance and

accounting, preferably in manufacturing environments.

• At least 4-5 years in a similar role as Finance Controller in a mid-sized manufacturing

business or as a Senior Finance Controller in a large organization.

• Strong experience in accounting, financial operations, costing, budgeting, cash flow

management, inventory control, compliance, and regulatory affairs.

• Proficiency in accounting principles, financial reporting, compliance, and inventory

accounting.

• Experience working with informal suppliers, including recyclers and vendors, is a plus.

Preferred Traits:

• Strong leadership and managerial skills, with the ability to create systems, processes,

and accountability frameworks.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with knowledge of SAP or

any other ERP accounting software.