Finance Controller

As the Assistant General Manager (AGM) of Finance and Accounts at Banyan Nation, you will be instrumental in driving the company's growth by overseeing the finance function, ensuring smooth financial operations, and supporting strategic decision-making. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), you will collaborate closely with the Co-founders and senior leadership team to lead financial planning, budgeting, cost management, and compliance functions. Your role will be crucial in the ambitious expansion strategies of the capital- and labor-intensive manufacturing business. Responsibilities: - Financial Planning and Budgeting: - Lead comprehensive financial planning and reporting across the organization, including sales forecasts, costing, pricing, collections, cash flows, and working capital management. - Collaborate with department heads to translate business objectives into detailed budgets, cost plans, and forecasts. - Financial Operations: - Supervise month-end closures, financial forecasts, and budget controls. - Ensure inventory accuracy, regulate raw material flow, and conduct cost analysis for manufacturing operations. - Maintain meticulous bookkeeping standards and real-time cash reconciliation processes. - Drive automation of financial processes and execute internal audits. - Cost Control and Management Accounting: - Perform monthly analyses of plant performance and develop financial reporting systems. - Collaborate with department managers to manage operational expenses and implement cost-saving initiatives. - Compliance and Auditing: - Ensure full compliance with statutory, regulatory, and organizational guidelines. - Conduct regular compliance audits and uphold ethical standards in financial operations. - Team and Vendor Management: - Lead the finance team and collaborate with informal recyclers, vendors, and external partners. - Investor Relations: - Engage with investors, maintain transparency, and accuracy in financial reporting. - Reporting and Analytics: - Prepare various Management Information System (MIS) reports and generate ad-hoc reports. - Process Improvement: - Identify operational enhancement opportunities and propose process improvements. Qualifications: - Chartered Accountant (CA) with 12-15 years of finance and accounting experience in manufacturing environments. - Minimum 4-5 years of experience as Finance Controller in mid-sized manufacturing or as Senior Finance Controller in a large organization. - Strong proficiency in accounting, financial operations, costing, budgeting, compliance, and regulatory affairs. - Sound knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, compliance, and inventory accounting. - Experience working with informal suppliers is advantageous. Preferred Traits: - Robust leadership and managerial capabilities. - Ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines. - Excellent communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills. - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Tally accounting software.,