Deputy General Manager - Finance

DGM- Finance ( Kolkata Location )

Qualification - CA Mandatory

1. Role Purpose

To lead and manage the Finance, Treasury and Banking function, ensuring effective financial planning, liquidity management, banking relationships, funding optimisation and financial risk management.

The role will work closely with the CEO/Top management, providing financial insights, market intelligence and recommendations on funding, banking, foreign exchange, interest rate movements and hedging strategies to support business decisions.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Finance & Business Planning

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and management reporting.
• Monitor financial performance, profitability, cash flows and working capital.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support business decisions.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimisation, improved margins and capital efficiency.

B. Treasury, Banking & Fund Management

• Manage banking relationships, credit facilities, borrowings and financing arrangements.
• Lead negotiations with banks and financial institutions for working capital, term loans, refinancing and other funding requirements.
• Manage liquidity, cash flow forecasting and optimal deployment of funds.
• Evaluate financing alternatives and recommend ways to optimise borrowing costs and banking arrangements.

C. Financial Strategy & Business Support

• Monitor foreign exchange exposures, interest rate movements and financial market trends.
• Provide timely recommendations on funding strategies, financial risks and treasury decisions.
• Evaluate the financial viability of business proposals, investments, contracts and expansion initiatives.
• Advise business on financial discipline to improve business performance.

D. Accounting, Controls & Compliance

• Oversee accounting, financial statements, statutory reporting and management accounts.
• Ensure effective financial controls, audit coordination, tax compliance and regulatory reporting.

E. Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships with banks, financial institutions, auditors and external advisors.
• Drive process improvements, automation and operational efficiency across the finance function.
• Generate Analysis/MIS/periodic reports as per management discretion and requirement.

3. Candidate Profile

Qualification

• Chartered Accountant (CA) mandatory requisite for the role

Experience

• 12-15 years of relevant experience in Finance, Treasury and Banking.
• Strong hands-on experience in corporate treasury, banking negotiations, borrowings and liquidity management.
• Ability to manage external stakeholders, particularly banks and financial institutions.
• Ability to independently manage the finance function and provide actionable recommendations to the Management/Promoters