Position Summary:

The Finance Manager will be responsible for end-to-end financial management of the organization, encompassing accounting, financial planning, statutory and regulatory compliance, taxation, audits, treasury, and strategic financial advisory.

This role requires a qualified Chartered Accountant with strong hands-on experience managing multi-entity, multi-location operations, preferably across manufacturing, services, and international trade environments. The incumbent will work closely with the Managing Director and business heads to support both operational excellence and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Accounting & Reporting:

- Oversee and manage complete books of accounts for the company and all branch offices.

- Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

- Perform consolidation of accounts across multiple business verticals and locations.

- Establish and maintain robust internal controls, accounting policies, and standard operating procedures.

- Monitor cost structures, margins, and profitability across business lines and projects.

Statutory, Regulatory & Tax Compliance:

Ensure compliance with all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, including:

- Income Tax Act

- GST (including multi-state registrations and compliance)

- Companies Act, 2013

- FEMA regulations (imports, exports, foreign remittances)

- Customs regulations

- Ensure timely filing of GST returns, Income Tax returns, TDS/TCS, ROC filings, and other statutory submissions.

- Act as the primary point of contact with statutory authorities, auditors, tax consultants, banks, and regulatory bodies.

Audit & Risk Management:

- Coordinate and manage statutory audits, tax audits, internal audits, and cost audits (where applicable).

- Address audit observations and ensure closure of audit findings through corrective and preventive actions.

- Identify financial, compliance, and operational risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.

Treasury, Banking & Cash Flow Management:

- Manage cash flows, working capital, and optimal utilization of funds.

- Handle banking relationships, including credit facilities, letters of credit (LC), bank guarantees (BG), packing credit, and export finance.

- Oversee forex transactions, hedging strategies, and foreign exchange risk management.

- Ensure timely customer collections, vendor payments, and reconciliation of bank and inter-company accounts.

Budgeting, Forecasting & MIS:

- Prepare annual budgets, periodic forecasts, and detailed variance analysis.

- Develop and present MIS reports to the Managing Director and senior leadership.

- Provide actionable financial insights on performance trends, cost optimization, and growth opportunities.

ImportExport & International Trade Finance:

- Manage accounting, compliance, and reporting related to import and export transactions.

- Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with Customs, DGFT, and FEMA regulations.

- Coordinate with logistics partners, CHAs, banks, and export incentive authorities.

- Track and manage export incentives, duty drawbacks, and related claims.

Business Support & Strategic Advisory:

- Partner with business heads to support pricing strategies, contracts, and commercial negotiations.

- Evaluate the financial viability of new projects, investments, expansions, and diversification initiatives.

- Support mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, or strategic alliances, as required.

- Drive process improvements, ERP enhancements, and finance automation initiatives.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

Chartered Accountant (CA) - Mandatory.

Experience:

- Strong hands-on experience in end-to-end finance and accounts management.

- Exposure to manufacturing, services, and international trade environments preferred.

- Experience managing multi-entity and multi-location operations.

Skills & Competencies:

- Strong accounting, analytical, and financial management expertise.

- In-depth knowledge of Indian statutory, tax, and regulatory frameworks.

- Proficiency in ERP systems (Tally, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent) and advanced MS Excel.

- Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

- High integrity, attention to detail, and strong ownership mindset.

- Ability to work independently and closely with top management.

Key Attributes:

- Strategic thinker with strong execution capability.

- Hands-on, solution-oriented, and pragmatic approach.

- Comfortable working in a fast-growing, dynamic SME environment.

- Willingness to travel occasionally to branch locations.