General Manager - Finance - Listed Defense & Space Manufacturing Firm - CA/ICWA

Employer - Listed Defense and Space Manufacturing Company
Role. GM- Finance
Job Location - Chennai (Work from Office role)
Reporting to - CFO
Qualification - CA/ ICWA with 25 yrs+ experience
Working Days - 6 days working (Jan- April) / 5 days working (May-Dec)
Role and Responsibilities:
The General Manager - Finance serves as the strategic financial leader, overseeing all financial operations and partnering with the CEO and Board to drive profitability, manage risks, and support long-term growth. Experience with Hi-Tech Product Technology companies like Semiconductor, Telecom, Defense & Aerospace would be ideal.
1. Strategic Financial Planning
- Develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies aligned with business goals, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
- Perform advanced financial analysis to uncover trends and deliver insights for decisions on investments, M&A, product launches, and market expansions.
- Guide growth initiatives with financial modeling and scenario planning.

2. Financial Operations
- Direct accounting, treasury, tax, reporting, payroll, and internal controls for accuracy and efficiency.
- Optimize cash flow, working capital, and liquidity while managing banking relationships and capital structure.
- Implement modern financial systems, including ERP and FinTech/AI tools for process automation and transformation.
3. Risk Management and Compliance
- Identify and mitigate financial, market, credit, operational, and regulatory risks.
- Ensure adherence to GAAP/IFRS, tax laws, and other standards, maintaining robust internal controls and audit readiness.
- Safeguard assets and promote ethical practices across the organization.
4. Leadership and Team Development
- Build and mentor a high-performing finance team, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to align finance with company objectives.

5. Investor Relations and Innovation
- Communicate financial insights clearly to stakeholders, including Board, investors, and employees.
- Manage investor communications, earnings presentations, and relationships with analysts.
- Lead adoption of AI and Fin Tech trends to modernize the finance function.
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