1. Financial Leadership & Strategic Support

- Lead financial planning, analysis, and decision support for top management.

- Provide strategic insights on cost optimization, pricing, and profitability.

- Support expansion, capex planning, and new project feasibility analysis.

2. Financial Reporting & Compliance Oversight

- Review and approve monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

- Ensure compliance with Ind AS, Companies Act, Income Tax Act, and GST laws.

- Ensure accurate consolidation and reporting for multiple plants/entities (if applicable).

3. Manufacturing Cost Control & Profitability

- Drive product costing, standard costing, and variance analysis.

- Monitor production efficiency, yield analysis, and wastage control.

- Lead initiatives to reduce manufacturing overheads and improve margins.

4. Taxation Strategy & Risk Management

- Oversee GST structure, input tax credit optimization, and compliance strategy.

- Review income tax planning, assessments, appeals, and litigation matters.

- Manage tax risks and ensure minimal exposure through proactive planning.

5. Audit, Internal Control & Governance

- Lead statutory audit, tax audit, cost audit, and internal audit processes.

- Strengthen internal financial controls (IFC) and governance frameworks.

- Ensure closure of audit observations and implementation of corrective actions.

6. Budgeting, Forecasting & MIS

- Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecasts.

- Review MIS, dashboards, and KPIs for management reporting.

- Monitor budget vs actual and drive corrective measures.

7. Cash Flow & Working Capital Optimization

- Strategize cash flow management and fund utilization.

- Optimize receivables, payables, and inventory cycles.

- Coordinate with banks for credit limits, renewals, and funding arrangements.

8. ERP, Digitalization & Process Excellence

- Lead ERP implementation/upgradation (SAP, Oracle, Tally, etc.).

- Automate financial processes and reporting.

- Drive SOP standardization and continuous improvement initiatives.

9. Stakeholder & Regulatory Liaison

- Act as key liaison with auditors, banks, consultants, and tax authorities.

- Handle regulatory inspections, notices, and high-level negotiations.

- Support board meetings and provide financial inputs to directors.

10. Team Leadership & Capability Building

- Lead, mentor, and evaluate finance & accounts team.

- Define KRAs/KPIs for team members and review performance.

- Build a strong second-line leadership within the finance function.

11. Risk Management & Compliance Assurance

- Identify financial, operational, and compliance risks.

- Implement risk mitigation strategies and compliance monitoring systems.

- Ensure adherence to internal policies and statutory requirements.

12. Corporate Governance & Board Support

- Support Board and Audit Committee with financial reports and analysis.

- Ensure compliance with corporate governance norms.

- Assist in policy formulation and implementation.