Chief Financial Controller (Agritech/Mfg)

Required a highly skilled and experienced Chief Financial Controller to oversee and manage all financial aspects of the company. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial reporting, budgeting, and management, with extensive experience in handling financial operations within a manufacturing or Agri-engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting and Compliance:

• Oversee the preparation and consolidation of financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with Indian Accounting Standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage statutory audits, income tax audits, and internal audits.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Lead the preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide insights to senior management.
• Monitor and report on financial performance against budgets.

Accounting and Financial Operations:

• Manage all aspects of accounting including payables, receivables, and bank reconciliations.
• Ensure timely and accurate closing of books on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Oversee inter-branch transactions and ensure accuracy in financial records.

Cash Flow and Working Capital Management:

• Perform continuous cash forecasting and manage liquidity.
• Oversee fund-based and non-fund-based banking facilities.
• Manage foreign exchange transactions and monitor market conditions.

Strategic Financial Management:

• Provide financial analysis and guidance on strategic decisions.
• Participate in the evaluation and prioritization of new business projects.
• Implement process improvements and system-based controls to enhance efficiency.
• Leadership and Team Management:
• Lead and mentor the finance and accounts team.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Ensure continuous professional development of the team members.

Fundraising & Investor Relations

• Manage banking relationships, capital raising (equity/debt), and investor relations.
• Prepare investment pitches, manage due diligence, and represent the company in financial negotiation

Qualifications:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) with a strong academic background.
• Bachelor's degree in Commerce or related field.
• Minimum 6 to 8+ years of experience in financial management, reporting, and compliance.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing or Agri-engineering industry is highly desirable.
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
• Proficiency in Tally ERP and financial reporting tools.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

About Company

The company is an award-winning Agri-Tech startup founded by Agri entrepreneurs in 2015, specializes in dairy farm solutions.