Senior Finance Controller - Manufacturing - CA

Financial Control & Reporting:

- Oversee all financial control activities including review and analysis of monthly & quarterly financials, disclosures, and audit schedules.

- Prepare and publish timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

- Provide management with accurate MIS, dashboards, and financial insights to support decision-making and strategic planning.

- Summarize budget trends, identify deficiencies, and report variances with corrective recommendations.

- Maintain accurate and reliable books of accounts covering assets, liabilities, capital, reserves, revenues, and expenditures.

Plant Finance Management:

- Lead plant finance operations including cost control, inventory valuation, production accounting, and scrap/wastage analysis.

- Ensure proper stock management, physical verification processes, and reporting of inventory ageing and variances

- Coordinate with plant teams for cost optimization and efficiency improvement initiatives.

Statutory Compliance & Audit Management:

- Ensure strict adherence to all compliance requirements including GST, Income Tax, TDS, PF/ESI (if applicable), and other statutory obligations.

- Prepare documentation for statutory audits, internal audits, tax audits, and government assessments.

- Represent the company during GST audits, IT assessments, departmental enquiries, and handle litigation matters professionally.

- Attend and respond to all queries raised by external and internal auditors.

Treasury, Cash Flow & Banking:

- Oversee daily fund flow, vendor payments, receivables, and payables.

- Coordinate with banks for credit facility management, stock/book debt statements, and other banking operations.

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Collaboration:

- Lead and mentor the finance & accounts team across locations including plant and head office.

- Act as the escalation point for all finance and accounting issues, guiding teams toward timely resolution.

- Coordinate closely with Operations, Procurement, Sales, HR, and leadership teams to support business activities.

Process Improvement & Systems Implementation:

- Provide guidance for new system implementations or enhancements of existing ERP modules.

- Analyze current processes and design improved workflows for accuracy, efficiency, and better internal controls.

- Support company-wide ERP implementation to strengthen financial and operational reporting.

Strategic Financial Initiatives:

- Assist management in budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning

- Perform financial analysis for new projects, expansions, or acquisitions.

- Ensure confidentiality and reliability in handling sensitive financial information.