Head - Finance - Manufacturing/Consumer Durables - CA

Description:

Roles and Responsibilities:

A. Financial Control & Accounting:

- Own end-to-end accounting, GL, reconciliations, and month-end close

- Ensure financial statements are accurate, complete, and timely

- Lead statutory, tax, and internal audits

- Build and sustain strong internal controls and documentation

B. MIS, Reporting & Business Intelligence:

Design and own MIS across:

- SKU-wise and category-wise gross margins

- Channel-wise profitability (GT / MT / E-commerce)

- Dealer outstanding ageing and credit exposure

- Inventory turns, slow-moving, and obsolete stock

- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis

- Translate data into clear, actionable insights for the business

C. Working Capital & Cash Flow:

- Own AR, AP, and Inventory governance end-to-end

- Design and implement dealer credit policies and limits

- Run rolling 13-week cash flow forecasts

- Improve cash conversion as revenue scales

- Partner with sales and supply chain to balance growth with liquidity

D. Taxation & Compliance:

- Ensure timely and accurate GST, TDS/TCS, and statutory filings

- Oversee e-invoicing, e-way bills, and reconciliations

- Work closely with external advisors on assessments and notices

- Build a culture of disciplined, predictable compliance

E. Banking, Treasury & External Stakeholders:

- Manage CC / OD / LC limits, renewals, and negotiations

- Build strong, long-term relationships with banking partners

- Support debt planning and fund-raising readiness

- Drive efficiency in treasury management and interest costs

F. Leadership & Governance:

- Serve as a trusted financial advisor to the CEO and leadership team

- Bring an objective, data-led perspective to key business decisions

- Build, mentor, and scale a high-quality finance team

- Lead process and system maturity, including ERP and automation where relevant

G. Authority & Decision Rights:

- Set and enforce dealer credit limits

- Place dispatch holds for overdue accounts

- Approve capex within agreed thresholds

- Direct access to CEO / Board on financial risks and opportunities

Mandatory:

- Chartered Accountant (CA)

- 10 to 15 years of relevant experience

- Experience in manufacturing, consumer appliances, FMCG, or distribution-heavy business

- Strong hands-on exposure to GST, audits, and working capital