Head/Lead Manager - Treasury - Pharma/Manufacturing

Job Title: Lead Manager Treasury Head

Mandatory Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA)

Working Days: 5 days a week

Treasury Head is responsible for leading the companys treasury, cash flow, and risk management initiatives. The role involves providing strategic financial insights, supporting investment decisions, managing regulatory compliance, and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships. You will also lead a team to ensure productivity and adherence to policies, enabling company to meet its business and financial goals.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Cash & Liquidity Management:

• Manage daily cash balances to ensure sufficient liquidity.
• Forecast short- and long-term cash flows (Daily, Weekly, 13-Week Rolling).
• Optimize fund utilization and avoid excess liquidity or shortages.
• Provide actionable insights for investment of surplus cash.

2. Budgeting & Fund Flow Management:

• Lead the annual budgeting process and ensure compliance with approved plans.
• Track and report Planned vs Actual fund flow.
• Enable project cost control by preparing timely feasibility reports.

3. Risk Management:

• Identify and mitigate financial risks, including interest rate, FX, and credit risk.
• Monitor market trends and revise financial strategies accordingly.
• Implement internal financial controls and compliance protocols.

4. Funding & Capital Structure:

• Evaluate and secure necessary funding for operations and capital projects.
• Maintain a balanced mix of debt and equity financing aligned with business goals.
• Build and manage relationships with banks, NBFCs, and financial institutions.

5. Investment Management:

• Strategically invest surplus funds for optimal returns.
• Maintain an efficient investment portfolio supporting long-term objectives.
• Track performance of financial assets and report investment outcomes.

6. Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, accounting standards, and tax regulations.
• Prepare for and support internal/external audits.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.

7. Project Financials & Feasibility:

• Conduct project/capex feasibility studies and track actual vs projected costs.
• Advise project teams to enable financial discipline and control.

8. People & Performance Management:

• Supervise and guide team members toward achieving performance goals.
• Identify training needs and enable capability development.
• Foster a culture of productivity, ownership, and compliance with company values.

9. Stakeholder & Relationship Management:

• Represent the finance function in discussions with external stakeholders.
• Maintain investor, auditor, and regulatory body relationships.
• Collaborate with internal teams for financial alignment.

10. FEMA Compliance for Businesses:

• Ensure compliance with Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) regulations for all cross-border transactions.
• Obtain necessary approvals from regulatory authorities, especially the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), as applicable.
• Maintain accurate documentation and timely reporting for all foreign exchange transactions.
• Monitor and report inbound and outbound investments as per prescribed RBI guidelines.
• Stay updated with evolving FEMA norms to mitigate regulatory risks and support compliant international operations.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) with 5-9 years of experience in treasury, and fund flow management.
• Strong grasp of financial modelling, risk management, and budgeting.
• Experience in pharma or manufacturing sectors preferred.
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills.
• Proficiency in ERP and financial tools like SAP, Oracle, or similar systems.