Important points

- CA with min of 1 yrs exp either in consulting or Manufacturing company

- MBA finance with 3 yrs of exp in manufacturing company.

Department: Finance & Controlling

Location: India (Pune)

Employment: Full-Time, Permanent

Travel: APAC travel required regularly + Travel to HQ

ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT:

Reports To: Finance Head - APAC

Group HQ: Denmark

Scope: All APAC country entities

ERP System: Microsoft Dynamics 365

Language: English (mandatory)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Financial Planning & Analysis

- Prepare monthly management accounts pack for APAC, including P&L, balance sheet, and key variances.

- Assist in building and maintaining the annual budget and rolling quarterly forecast for all APAC entities.

- Perform variance analysis (actual vs. budget vs. prior year) with clear written commentary for management.

- Maintain and enhance the APAC cash flow forecasting model integrated with D365 trial balance data.

- Prepare ad hoc financial analysis and scenario modelling as directed by the Finance Head - APAC.

2. Month-End & Group Reporting

- Coordinate with country accountants to ensure accurate and timely month-end close across all APAC entities.

- Prepare intercompany reconciliation schedules and flag discrepancies for resolution before reporting deadlines.

- Consolidate APAC financials and submit Group reporting packages within agreed deadlines.

- Ensure compliance with Group accounting policies, chart of accounts, and reporting templates.

- Liaise with European Group Finance on reporting timelines, adjustments, and queries.

3. Cost Controlling & Margin Analysis

- Monitor APAC cost centres, headcount costs, and discretionary spend against budgets.

- Prepare gross margin and contribution analysis by country, product segment, and customer segment.

- Review CAPEX submissions and track approved spend against plan; prepare CAPEX tracking schedules.

- Support intercompany transfer pricing reviews; maintain documentation for arm's length compliance.

- Identify and escalate cost overruns or margin erosion trends to the Finance Head proactively.

4. ERP, Systems & Process

- Extract, reconcile, and validate financial data from Microsoft Dynamics 365 for reporting purposes.

- Support Power BI dashboard development and periodic refresh of APAC finance data.

- Document finance processes, controls, and SOPs; identify and implement process improvement opportunities.

- Assist in testing and validating D365 configuration changes that affect finance reporting.

5. Compliance & Statutory

- Support statutory audit preparation for APAC entities; prepare audit schedules.

- Assist with GST/VAT, WHT, and corporate tax compliance reviews in coordination with local tax advisors.

- Maintain a compliance calendar for all APAC entities covering filing deadlines, audits, and renewals.

- Ensure all financial records are properly archived and accessible in line with Group document retention policy.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Academic & Professional Qualification:

- Chartered Accountant (CA - ICAI), fully qualified; OR

- MBA (Finance) from a recognised institution with strong quantitative background.

Experience:

- Minimum 4-5 years of post-qualification experience in controlling, FP&A, or management accounting.

- Demonstrable experience preparing management accounts, variance analysis, and financial schedules.

- Hands-on use of ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) is a strong advantage.

- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Power Query, pivot tables, financial modelling, named ranges).

Preferred / Advantageous:

- Prior experience in a manufacturing, industrial products, or international MNC environment.

- Exposure to intercompany accounting, transfer pricing, or multi-entity group consolidation.

- Knowledge of APAC tax and regulatory environments (India GST, Singapore GST, WHT frameworks).

- Experience with Power BI or other BI tools; willingness to develop these skills on the job.