Finance Controller - FMCG - CA

About Company:

A leading South Indian brand known for its wide range of premium dairy-based desserts and ice creams. With a strong presence across retail and hospitality sectors, it has built a loyal customer base through consistent quality and innovation.

Job Description:

Role Overview:

The Finance Controller will lead the finance and accounting function, establish robust financial governance, and support strategic decision-making. This role oversees end-to-end controllership, compliance, financial reporting, working capital management, and timely audit closure while partnering closely with leadership and PE stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Reporting & Controllership:

- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.

- Accurate preparation of financial statements in compliance with Indian GAAP/Ind AS.

- Maintain strong internal controls, accounting hygiene, and documentation standards.

- Oversee general ledger, reconciliations, and integrity of financial records.

2. Budgeting, Forecasting & MIS:

- Drive annual budgeting and periodic forecasting across business functions.

- Publish monthly MIS with variance analysis, profitability insights, and business trends.

- Track key KPIs across sales, distribution, operations, and working capital.

3. Working Capital & Cash Flow Management:

- Optimize receivables, payables, inventory, and credit control.

- Prepare weekly and monthly cash-flow forecasts.

- Manage banking relationships, treasury operations, and fund movements.

4. Compliance, Taxation & Audit Management:

- Ensure statutory compliance: GST, TDS, Income Tax, and Companies Act requirements.

- Liaise with internal/external auditors for timely completion of statutory and tax audits.

- Drive end-to-end audit closure within defined timelines, ensuring proactive resolution of audit points.

- Establish and maintain finance policies, SOPs, and governance frameworks. 5. PE Reporting & Governance

- Prepare investor reporting packs including performance dashboards, board decks, cash flows, and KPIs.

- Support due-diligence, valuations, and data needs for PE stakeholders.

6. Team Leadership:

- Lead and mentor the finance and accounts team.

- Build a culture of accuracy, speed, and compliance.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) is mandatory.

- 7-10 years of post-qualification experience in finance controllership roles within manufacturing / FMCG / food processing.

- Experience in PE-backed or fast-growing environments is a strong advantage.

- Deep knowledge of Ind AS, statutory compliance, taxation, and financial controls.

- Strong analytical abilities, problem-solving skills, and stakeholder-management capabilities.