Finance Controller - CA

Position: Finance Controller

Qualification: Chartered Accountant

Experience: 12-18 years

Industry: Manufacturing

Location: Bhosari MIDC, Pune

Working Days: 6 Days Working: Monday-Saturday

Position Summary:

The Finance Controller shall be responsible for leading the complete accounting, financial reporting, Treasury & Banking operations and statutory compliances of the parent Company. The incumbent will lead a large finance team across Corporate Office and manufacturing locations while driving automation, SAP process discipline and best-in-class accounting practices.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Accounting & Controllership:

• Lead end-to-end financial accounting operations of the Company.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of books of accounts in SAP.
• Drive monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing within defined timelines.
• Ensure compliance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) and Companies Act requirements.
• Prepare standalone financial statements and support consolidation at Group level.

2. Financial Reporting:

• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Review Trial Balance, Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Account and Cash Flow Statements.
• Conduct detailed variance analysis.
• Monitor balance sheet schedules and ageing.
• Present financial performance to CFO.
• Ensure timely submission of MIS to senior management.

3. Banking, Treasury & Cash Flow Management:

• Manage overall treasury operations.
• Daily cash flow planning.
• Working capital management.
• Manage banking relationships.
• Coordinate documentation for banking facilities.
• Supervise LC, BG, Forex and other banking instruments.
• Review banking charges.
• Monitor covenant compliance.
• Support fundraising documentation as required by CFO.

4. Direct & Indirect Tax Compliance:

• Ensure timely GST compliance.
• Supervise Income Tax incl. TDS compliance.

5. SAP & Process Automation:

• Ensure finance process discipline within SAP.
• Improve accounting workflows.
• Drive automation initiatives.
• Strengthen system controls.
• Coordinate with IT for finance developments.
• Eliminate manual interventions.

Desired Candidate Profile:

Qualification:

• Chartered Accountant (Mandatory)

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of post-qualification experience in Finance & Accounts.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in independently leading Accounting and Treasury functions.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry is mandatory.
• Hands-on experience in managing end-to-end financial accounting, treasury, statutory compliances, audits, and financial reporting.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP ERP (S/4HANA preferred).
• Exposure to private equity-backed or professionally managed organisations will be an added advantage.