Finance Controller - Automotive Components/Manufacturing Business - CA

Finance Controller (AGM / DGM) Delhi (Head Office)

Location: Gurgaon

Experience: 10-12 Years

Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) - Preferred (2010 batch or similar)

Reporting To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

About the Opportunity:

A leading listed automotive components manufacturing company is looking for an experienced Finance Controller to lead financial governance, statutory compliance, business finance, and strategic financial planning across multiple business entities and joint ventures. The role requires a finance leader with strong expertise in financial reporting, consolidation, manufacturing finance, budgeting, taxation, and stakeholder management. The incumbent will work closely with the CFO, business leaders, and JV partners to support business growth while ensuring robust financial controls and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead timely preparation of consolidated financial statements, MIS, and Board reports in compliance with Ind-AS and statutory requirements.
• Oversee financial operations and ensure timely closure of books, reconciliations, and management reporting.
• Manage financial consolidation across multiple entities, joint ventures, and manufacturing plants while standardizing reporting processes.
• Drive annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, financial planning, and variance analysis.
• Monitor manufacturing costs and identify opportunities for cost optimization and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with corporate taxation, statutory regulations, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Coordinate effectively with internal and external auditors, including Big 4 audit firms.
• Build and mentor a high-performing finance team while driving continuous process improvements.
• Partner with the CFO, business heads, and cross-functional teams to support strategic business decisions.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Timely and accurate statutory and management reporting
• Financial consolidation accuracy and standardization
• Timely book closure and MIS reporting
• Budget accuracy and forecast reliability
• Cost optimization and operational efficiency
• Statutory compliance and audit performance
• Finance team capability and engagement
• Strategic stakeholder satisfaction

Candidate Profile:

• Chartered Accountant with 10+ years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience in finance leadership roles within the automotive or auto-component industry.
• Proven experience handling businesses with revenues exceeding 1,500 crore.
• Strong exposure to multi-entity financial consolidation.
• Hands-on knowledge of Ind-AS, corporate taxation, and financial controls.
• Experience working in a listed company is mandatory.
• Prior experience coordinating with Big 4 audit firms is essential.
• Working knowledge of SAP ERP is preferred.
• Excellent analytical, communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders and strict reporting timelines.

Key Competencies:

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Financial Reporting & Consolidation
• Manufacturing Finance & Cost Control
• Ind-AS & Statutory Compliance
• Corporate Taxation
• SAP ERP
• Data Analytics & Business Insights
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Internal Controls & Audit Management
• Cross-functional Stakeholder Management
• Team Leadership & People Development
• Strategic Finance