Accounts & Finance Head – Operations

About Company

The company designs advanced material layers used in everything from vehicles to modern architecture, offering protection, comfort, and energy efficiency.

Purpose of the Role

• Support the Chief Financial Officer in managing Accounts, Finance, Costing, Financial Reporting, Audit, Compliance, and Governance at Manufacturing Operations Level.
• Drive robust reporting, strengthen internal controls, and enable strategic financial decision-making for export-oriented continuous process manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Finance Support

• Partner with CFO on profitability, cost optimization, and business growth.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and adoption of best practices.

Accounts & Reporting

• Lead the Accounts function ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance with Ind-AS.
• Ensure timely closings and preparation of standalone and consolidated financial statements.
• Provide MIS and analytical support for informed decision-making.

Business Control & Support to Operations Team

• Collaborate with the Manufacturing Team to achieve Operational Excellence.
• Proactively monitor and provide triggers on key financial parameters such as inventory and efficiency.
• Support automation and digitisation initiatives.

Audit, Governance & Controls

• Manage statutory and internal audits to closure.
• Strengthen internal financial controls, risk management, and corporate governance frameworks.

Compliance

• Ensure adherence to FEMA, RBI, SEBI, and Companies Act regulations.
• Liaise with auditors, consultants, and regulators for smooth compliance operations.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team.
• Foster accountability, capability building, and a culture of compliance and excellence.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Leadership capability with a proven record in developing high-performing finance teams.
• Strong focus on accuracy and precision in financial reporting and processes.
• Effective management of multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Honesty, transparency, and high ethical standards in decision-making.
• Commitment to efficiency, accountability, and reliability.
• Emphasis on continuous improvement and data-driven insights.
• Ability to optimize financial and human resource utilization.