Finance Controller

Description:

What You Will Do

Financial Leadership & Governance

- Lead and manage the complete Finance & Accounts function including accounting, taxation, treasury, costing, budgeting, and reporting.

- Establish strong financial controls, policies, and governance frameworks to ensure accuracy, transparency, and compliance.

- Act as a strategic finance partner to the MD/CEO, providing insights to support business decisions and growth plans.

Accounting, Reporting & Controls

- Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closures.

- Oversee preparation of financial statements in compliance with applicable accounting standards and statutory requirements.

- Drive MIS, management dashboards, variance analysis, and performance reporting.

Taxation & Compliance

- Own direct and indirect tax compliance including GST, income tax, customs, and other applicable regulations.

- Manage audits, assessments, notices, and interactions with tax authorities and statutory auditors.

- Ensure compliance with Companies Act, FEMA (if applicable), and other regulatory frameworks.

Budgeting, Planning & Cost Management

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

- Monitor costs, margins, working capital, and cash flows to drive operational efficiency.

- Implement robust costing and inventory control mechanisms suited to a manufacturing environment.

Treasury & Working Capital Management

- Manage cash flow planning, banking relationships, credit facilities, and fund utilization.

- Optimize working capital through effective receivables, payables, and inventory management.

Team Leadership & Process Excellence

- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance and accounts team.

- Drive process improvements, automation, and system strengthening (ERP / accounting systems).

- Ensure strong coordination with operations, supply chain, sales, and external stakeholders.

What You Bring

- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA); CMA / MBA (Finance) is an added advantage.

- 20-25 years of progressive experience in finance leadership roles, preferably in chemicals, manufacturing, or process industries.

- Strong expertise in accounting, taxation, audits, budgeting, costing, and financial controls.

- Proven experience in leading end-to-end finance functions and managing statutory and tax compliance.

- Strong business acumen with the ability to translate numbers into strategic insights.

- Hands-on leader with excellent stakeholder management and team-building skills.