General Manager - Finance - Manufacturing Firm - CA

Industry : Aerospace, Defence, Electronics & Precision Manufacturing.

Language: Kannada, English

Position Overview:

• The General Manager Finance will be a key member of the Executive Leadership team, responsible for driving Financial strategy, Governance, Compliance, and Operational excellence.
• The CFO will oversee all Financial aspects of the organization, ensuring strong financial health, regulatory compliance (including Indian and Global Aerospace standards), and long-term value creation.
• The role requires deep expertise in Manufacturing Finance, Capital-intensive operations, Government contracts, export regulations, and Aerospace sector dynamics.

Key Responsibilities.

1. Strategic Financial Leadership

• Develop and execute Financial strategy aligned with company growth objectives.
• Partner with CEO and Board to drive long-term Business planning and Capital allocation.
• Lead Financial modelling for new programs, product lines, and international expansion.
• Support M&A activities, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.

2. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and multi-year financial planning.
• Drive cost control initiatives across Manufacturing operations.
• Implement KPI dashboards for production efficiency, program margins, and working capital optimization.
• Analyse program profitability, including Defence and commercial Aerospace contracts.

3. Regulatory & Compliance Oversight

• Ensure compliance with Indian regulatory bodies such as:
• Ministry of Corporate Affairs
• Securities and Exchange Board of India (if listed)
• Directorate General of Civil Aviation
• Ensure adherence to international aerospace regulations (e.g., ITAR, export controls).
• Oversee internal audits, statutory audits, and tax compliance (GST, corporate tax, customs duties).

4. Capital & Treasury Management

• Manage cash flow, working capital, and banking relationships
• Structure project financing for capital-intensive aerospace programs.
• Optimize debt-equity mix and manage investor relations (if applicable).
• Oversee forex risk management for global supply chain operations.

5. Manufacturing & Cost Accounting

• Implement robust cost accounting systems tailored to Aerospace production cycles.
• Monitor inventory valuation, tooling investments, and capex planning.
• Drive lean Manufacturing financial controls.
• Ensure accurate program costing and contract accounting.

6. Risk Management & Governance

• Develop Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework.
• Lead insurance strategy for high-value Aerospace assets.
• Strengthen internal controls and corporate governance frameworks.
• Serve as Company Secretary liaison (if applicable).

7. Team Leadership

• Lead finance, accounts, procurement finance, compliance, and IT finance teams.
• Build high-performance teams with strong succession planning.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with operations, supply chain, and engineering.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Chartered Accountant (CA)
• 15-20+ years of progressive Finance leadership experience.
• Minimum 8-10 years in Manufacturing; Aerospace/defence experience preferred.
• Experience working with government contracts and Global OEMs.
• Strong knowledge of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS), IFRS.
• Experience in ERP systems (SAP/Oracle preferred).
• Proven track record in capital raising and Financial restructuring (if required)

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and Business acumen
• Strong regulatory and compliance knowledge
• Expertise in Manufacturing cost structures
• Negotiation and Stakeholder management
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• High integrity and ethical standards
• Direct Reports: Finance Controller, Head of FP&A, Treasury Head, Compliance Head, Internal Audit