Finance Controller/Deputy Chief Financial Officer - Textile/Home Furnishing/Consumer Manufacturing

About Native:

Native is a leading executive search and leadership hiring firm, partnering with organisations to build high-impact leadership teams. With presence across Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore, and a team of 200+ professionals, Native works across 14 industries and has successfully supported 4,500+ organizations in identifying leadership talent that is truly native to their business context and culture.

About the Client:

Our client is a leading, design-led home furnishings organization with a strong manufacturing backbone and a well-established presence across domestic and international markets. With revenues of ~- 1,100 Cr, the company operates an integrated business model spanning manufacturing and retail.

Role Overview:

This is a high-impact Finance Controller/Deputy CFO role positioned as L-1 to the CFO, offering a clear Deputy CFO progression path. The role provides end-to-end exposure across finance, with significant visibility to senior leadership.

The mandate is ideal for a finance leader who brings strong controllership fundamentals along with sharp business partnering capabilities in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead Financial Control & Governance across the organization

- Drive MIS, business finance, and performance reporting

- Own Costing and Plant Finance (critical focus area)

- Anchor FP&A: budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning

- Oversee taxation, audits, and regulatory compliance

- Partner with business leaders to drive data-backed decision-making

- Support strategic initiatives alongside the CFO

Candidate Profile:

- 12 to 18 years of progressive finance experience

- Strong manufacturing experience (at least one significant stint)

- Preferred sectors: Textile, Home Furnishing, Consumer Manufacturing

Functional Skills:

- Deep expertise in costing, inventory, and plant finance

- Strong hands-on experience in FP&A and MIS

- Working knowledge of taxation and audits

Qualification:

- Chartered Accountant (CA) - mandatory

What We're Looking For?

- Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills

- Hands-on, execution-focused approach

- Comfort working in a promoter-led setup

- Collaborative, low-ego leadership style

- Stable career trajectory

Work Environment:

Location: Andheri East, Mumbai

Work model: 5 days + alternate Saturdays (WFO)

Weekly visit to manufacturing plant (transport arranged)