Finance Controller - Manufacturing/FMCG - CA

Key Responsibilities:

Financial & Accounting Operations:

- Oversee Cost Management, Working Capital Management, Banking Operations, and Supplier Management.

- Ensure monthly/quarterly/yearly closure of books as per IND AS and accounting standards.

- Manage Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Fixed Assets with strong internal controls.

- Handle Income Tax (TDS), foreign payments, and statutory compliances.

- Lead cost audits, including BOM analysis, cost allocation, and financial reconciliations.

- Ensure accurate sales recognition, trade receivables, and treasury functions (LCs, BGs, forex hedging).

- Review capital expenditure spending and track actual savings realization against projections.

- Monitor open POs and GRIRs, ensuring timely closure with relevant departments.

- Maintain timely updation of standard costs in the system.

- Control plant overheads through regular performance tracking and cost reduction initiatives.

- Collaborate with Head office team to come to one best practise drive system & process and ways of working.

- Strengthen process and controls in the business and operations.

- Drive ownership and accountability by setting up relevant reporting and MIS.

ERP & Automation:

- Must have hands-on experience in SAP ERP (Finance & Controlling modules).

- Drive financial automation projects and improve digital reporting systems.

Compliance & Audits:

- Liaise with Big 4 auditors and ensure compliance with RBI, SEBI, and statutory regulations.

- Prepare CMA data, FFR, Due Diligence reports, and stock statements.

- Strengthen internal controls, and audit readiness.

Team & Leadership:

- Lead a team of 10+ finance professionals, ensuring smooth operations.

- Collaborate with corporate finance, plant operations, and procurement teams.

- Provide strategic financial insights to senior management for cost optimization.

- Work very closely with Directors and Leadership based in Nagpur with close collaboration with team in Noida.

Must-Have Skills:

- CA qualification with 10 to 15 years of post-qualification experience in manufacturing/FMCG.

- Strong expertise in Cost Accounting, SAP FI/CO, IND AS, and taxation.

- Advanced Excel, financial modeling, and PowerPoint skills.

- Experience in working capital management, treasury, and audit coordination.

- Exposure to inventory control, capex monitoring, and cost reduction initiatives.

- Prior experience in leading a finance team in a plant setup.

- Strong process orientation and automation skills.

- Curiosity, Change management and collaboration.