Job Title: Director - Finance & Accounts

Location: Mumbai , Maharashtra , India

Reports to: Group CFO / Board of Directors

Industry: Food Processing / Manufacturing / FMCG (Global Operations)

Role Purpose:

Provide strategic financial leadership for a diversified, multinational business, ensuring robust governance, accurate reporting, and sustainable growth. Oversee all aspects of finance, accounting, compliance, and risk management, aligning financial strategy with the organisation's long-term objectives. The role also demands proven experience in leading a company through a successful Initial Public Offering (IPO), from preparation to listing.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis:

- Develop and implement financial strategies to support business expansion and profitability.

- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.

- Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership for decision-making.

Financial Control & Compliance:

- Ensure adherence to IFRS/GAAP and local statutory requirements across multiple geographies.

- Oversee internal controls, audit processes, and risk management frameworks.

- Liaise with external auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies.

Operational Finance Leadership:

- Manage global finance teams, ensuring timely and accurate consolidation of accounts.

- Optimise working capital, treasury operations, and cash flow management.

- Drive cost optimisation and efficiency initiatives across business units.

IPO Leadership:

- Lead the end-to-end IPO process, including financial due diligence, prospectus preparation, regulatory filings, and investor roadshows.

- Collaborate with investment bankers, legal advisors, and auditors to ensure a smooth listing process.

- Establish robust post-listing financial governance and investor relations frameworks.

Business Partnering:

- Collaborate with supply chain, operations, and commercial teams to evaluate investment opportunities and capital projects.

- Support M&A activities, due diligence, and integration processes.

Technology & Process Improvement:

- Champion digital transformation in finance, including ERP upgrades and automation.

- Implement best practices in financial reporting and analytics.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Chartered Accountant / CPA or equivalent professional qualification.

- 18-25 years of progressive finance leadership experience, preferably in FMCG, food processing, or manufacturing sectors.

- Proven track record of successfully leading an organisation through an IPO.

- Strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP, taxation, treasury, and risk management.

- Experience in M&A, corporate restructuring, and ERP-led process transformation.

Core Competencies:

Strategic financial leadership in multinational environments

IPO execution and post-listing governance

Cross-border compliance and governance

Treasury and risk management

M&A and corporate restructuring

ERP and finance process automation

Stakeholder management at Board and investor level