Finance Manager /Finance Controller

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Mumbai, India

Reports To: CFO

Industry: Agri-commodities / Processing / Manufacturing

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Finance Manager to join our team in Mumbai, supporting the development and scaling of a processing business.

The ideal candidate will play a key role in driving financial integrity, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance, while also managing banking relationships, handling transfer pricing matters, and leading a capable finance team.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Finance & Business Support:

• Drive financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for trading and the processing business.
• Understanding of Pulses & Agricultural Business
• Provide financial insights to support business decisions and growth initiatives.
• Partner with business heads to evaluate operational costs and investment proposals.
• Managing currency exposures and hedging mechanisms in line with company SOPs.

Financial Reporting & Control:

• Oversee the preparation of financial statements (monthly, quarterly, and annual).
• Ensure timely month-end and year-end closings, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Supervise bookkeeping and fixed asset accounting.
• Review and manage monthly MIS, weekly MTM, and stock reports, and daily reporting of AR and inventory.

Compliance & Regulatory Management:

• Manage tax filings and ensure compliance with local laws and international reporting standards.
• Maintain the compliance calendar, including taxes, statutory filings, and audit schedules.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure readiness.
• Liaise with secretarial teams to ensure adherence to company law and governance requirements.
• Monitor and resolve pending compliance issues and risks.

Transfer Pricing & Cross-Border Finance:

• Handle all aspects of transfer pricing, including documentation, reporting, and regulatory filings.
• Ensure compliance with international tax and TP regulations.

Banking & Treasury:

• Manage and nurture relationships and facilities with banking partners.
• Oversee daily and strategic cash flow management.
• Support funding arrangements and banking operations for the processing business.

Team Leadership:

• Lead and mentor a team responsible for financial operations and reporting.
• Set performance objectives and ensure accountability across finance functions.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent qualification.
• A keen understanding of the pulses markets in India.
• A proven track record in evaluating and executing investments in greenfield agri-processing facilities.
• 710 years of post-qualification experience in financial management, preferably in agri-commodities, FMCG, or processing/manufacturing industries.
• Hands-on experience with financial reporting, compliance, and audits.
• Strong understanding of transfer pricing and cross-border financial regulations.
• Prior experience handling banking relationships and treasury functions.
• Proven leadership capabilities and team management experience.

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent analytical and financial modelling skills.
• High attention to detail and process orientation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of ERP/accounting systems is an advantage.