Budget : 20-24 LPA | AgriTech / Food Engineering - Full-time - Pune, Maharashtra

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY :

- A leading AgriTech and food engineering company based in Pune - with over 15 years of innovation in agri-processing, food engineering solutions, and ingredient technologies - is looking for a seasoned Head of Finance to lead its finance function.

- This is a senior leadership role with direct visibility to the founding team, ideal for someone who wants to build financial rigour in a growing, multi-division business.

WHY THIS ROLE EXISTS :

The business has scaled significantly across agri-processing, food engineering, and ingredients verticals, operating across multiple geographies. The leadership now requires a strong finance head to institutionalise controls, lead statutory compliance, drive strategic financial planning, and support the next phase of growth.

WHAT YOU'LL OWN :

Financial Reporting :

- Lead preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements across all business divisions

- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards - Ind AS / IFRS / GAAP

- Oversee general ledger, reconciliations, and month-end / year-end closing processes

- Present financial reports, insights, and variance analysis to senior leadership

- Drive automation and process improvements across financial reporting

Statutory Audit & Compliance :

- Own end-to-end statutory audit process and coordinate with external auditors

- Ensure timely closure of audit observations and implementation of recommendations

- Manage tax audits, internal audits, and all regulatory filings

- Ensure compliance with Companies Act, Income Tax, GST, and other applicable laws

- Maintain audit-ready documentation and financial records at all times

Internal Controls & Governance :

- Design, implement, and monitor financial controls and SOPs across the organisation

- Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies to leadership

- Support internal audit reviews and ensure timely corrective actions

Budgeting & Financial Planning :

- Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes

- Monitor budget vs actuals and provide actionable commentary to management

- Support cash flow management and working capital optimisation across divisions

- Partner with business heads on financial modelling for new initiatives and expansions

Team Leadership :

- Lead, mentor, and scale the finance team

- Foster a culture of compliance, accuracy, and continuous improvement

- Allocate responsibilities and ensure high standards of accountability

WHAT YOU'LL BRING :

Core qualifications & skills :

- CA (Qualified) - Mandatory 6+ years experience Statutory Audit Ind AS / IFRS / GAAP

- GST & Tax Compliance Budgeting & Forecasting Internal Controls ERP Systems

- MIS Reporting Advanced Excel Working Capital Mgmt Team Leadership

- Prior exposure to agri, food processing, manufacturing, or multi-division businesses will be an added advantage.

ROLE DETAILS :

LOCATION - Pune, Maharashtra

COMPENSATION - 20,00,000 - 24,00,000 per annum

EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Full-time

QUALIFICATION : CA (Qualified) - Mandatory