Finance Manager - Agri Commodity Firm - CA

About the job

Our client, a global Agri-commodity firm headquartered in Singapore, is hiring a Finance Manager for its India team in Mumbai.

This is a full-time position. Required: Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent.

7-10 years of post-qualification experience in finance roles, preferably in Agri-commodities.

In-depth knowledge of pulses markets and Agri-processing investment evaluation, as well as in plant operations/finance experience.

Position Details:

Job Title: Finance Manager

Job Location: Mumbai, India

Reports To: CFO

Industry: Agri-commodities/Processing/Manufacturing

Job Overview:

Seeking an experienced and proactive Finance Manager for Mumbai, to support the development and scaling of a processing business. The ideal candidate will play a key role in driving financial integrity, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance, while also managing banking relationships, handling transfer pricing matters, and leading a capable finance team.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Finance & Business Support:

- Drive financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for trading and the processing business.

- Understanding of Pulses & Agricultural Business

- Provide financial insights to support business decisions and growth initiatives.

- Partner with business heads to evaluate operational costs and investment proposals.

- Managing currency exposures and hedging mechanisms in line with company SOPs.

Financial Reporting & Control:

- Oversee the preparation of financial statements (monthly, quarterly, and annual).

- Ensure timely month-end and year-end closings, reconciliations, and reporting.

- Supervise bookkeeping and fixed asset accounting.

- Review and manage monthly MIS, weekly MTM, and stock reports, and daily reporting of AR and inventory.

Compliance & Regulatory Management:

- Manage tax filings and ensure compliance with local laws and international reporting standards.

- Maintain the compliance calendar, including taxes, statutory filings, and audit schedules.

- Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure readiness.

- Liaise with secretarial teams to ensure adherence to company law and governance requirements.

- Monitor and resolve pending compliance issues and risks.

Transfer Pricing & Cross-Border Finance:

- Handle all aspects of transfer pricing, including documentation, reporting, and regulatory filings.

- Ensure compliance with international tax and TP regulations.

Banking & Treasury:

- Manage and nurture relationships and facilities with banking partners.

- Oversee daily and strategic cash flow management.

- Support funding arrangements and banking operations for the processing business.

Team Leadership:

- Lead and mentor a team responsible for financial operations and reporting.

- Set performance objectives and ensure accountability across finance functions.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Chartered Accountant (CA) preferred or equivalent qualification.

- A keen understanding of the pulses markets in India.

- A proven track record in evaluating and executing investments in greenfield Agri-processing facilities.

- 7-10 years of post-qualification experience in financial management, preferably in Agri-commodities.

- Hands-on experience with financial reporting, compliance, and audits.

- Strong understanding of transfer pricing and cross-border financial regulations.

- Prior experience handling banking relationships and treasury functions.

- Proven leadership capabilities and team management experience.

- In-depth knowledge of Agri-processing investment evaluation, as well as in plant operations/finance experience.

Skills & Competencies:

- Excellent analytical and financial modelling skills.

- High attention to detail and process orientation.

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and meet deadlines.

- Knowledge of ERP/accounting systems is an advantage.