We are looking for an experienced Group Finance Controller-Listed Manufacturing Company to lead the finance function across the organisation, with responsibility for financial reporting, consolidation, MIS, treasury, taxation, compliance, working capital, banking and statutory audit.
The position requires a qualified Chartered Accountant with approximately 15–20 years of progressive finance experience, preferably gained in a sizeable manufacturing environment with multiple operating locations. The candidate should have strong knowledge of Ind AS and IFRS, experience with multinational/international reporting requirements, and the ability to manage finance operations across a decentralised structure while ensuring strong financial governance and controls.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and guide the finance team to ensure effective and efficient functioning of the finance and accounting function.
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Oversee timely and accurate accounting, financial closing, consolidation and related management reporting.
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Manage banking relationships, cash-flow planning and funding requirements.
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Monitor foreign exchange exposures and ensure appropriate management of forex transactions and hedging requirements.
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Establish and implement finance-related policies, processes, systems and controls in line with organisational requirements.
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Monitor receivables and collections to ensure effective working capital management and a healthy cash-flow position.
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Oversee bank guarantees, channel/trade financing arrangements, and other related financial facilities.
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Ensure timely compliance with applicable direct and indirect taxation requirements, including GST.
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Ensure appropriate insurance coverage for the organisation's assets and operations.
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Lead the annual budgeting process and preparation of MIS and management reports.
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Coordinate statutory audit, financial reporting and other accounting and finance-related requirements.
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Support management on financial planning, business performance, risk management and other strategic finance matters.
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Ensure effective financial governance and internal controls across different business / operating locations.
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Coordinate with international stakeholders and the global finance team on reporting and other finance-related matters.
Ideal Candidate Profile
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Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with approximately 15–20 years of relevant experience.
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Strong experience in a senior finance leadership role within a sizeable Listed manufacturing organisation.
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Exposure to managing finance for a large-scale business with multiple manufacturing / operating locations.
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Strong understanding of Limited Review, Ind AS, IFRS and financial reporting requirements.
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Hands-on experience across financial closing, consolidation, MIS, treasury, taxation, statutory audit and compliance.
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Strong understanding of working capital, cash-flow management, banking and receivables / credit management.
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Experience in working with multinational organisations and international / global finance stakeholders.
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Ability to manage and develop decentralised finance teams while maintaining strong governance, controls and reporting discipline.