Finance Controller

As a Finance Leader in our organization, you will be responsible for overseeing a wide range of financial activities to ensure the company's financial health and success. Your key responsibilities will include: Financial Planning & Analysis: You will lead the budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning efforts. By analyzing financial data, you will identify trends, variances, and growth opportunities. Additionally, you will prepare management reports, dashboards, and decision-making tools to support informed financial decisions. Operations & Process Validation: You will design and implement financial Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that align with operational workflows. Collaborating with supply chain, production, and sales teams, you will validate and optimize processes for cost efficiency and profitability. Furthermore, you will evaluate the Return on Investment (ROI) of operational initiatives and recommend improvements to enhance financial performance. Establishing metrics and controls to track operational efficiency will also be part of your responsibilities. Accounting & Reporting: Overseeing day-to-day accounting activities, monthly closures, and finalization of accounts will be crucial. You will ensure the timely preparation of Profit & Loss (P&L) statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and Management Information System (MIS) reports. Maintaining accurate and audit-ready records in compliance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) will also fall under your purview. Compliance Monitoring - Legal & Financial: You will be accountable for ensuring strict compliance with tax regulations, including GST, TDS, and ROC filings. Overseeing financial audits, statutory audits, and internal controls will be essential. Collaborating with legal counsel, you will ensure legal and regulatory compliance. Monitoring changes in financial regulations and implementing timely policy updates will also be part of your responsibilities. Cash Flow & Treasury Management: Your role will involve monitoring working capital, cash flow, and fund utilization. Managing relationships with banks, financial institutions, and lenders will be crucial. Furthermore, you will optimize treasury operations for liquidity, investments, and funding needs. Team & Stakeholder Management: Leading and developing a high-performing finance team will be a key responsibility. Collaborating with senior leadership to align financial strategy with company goals is essential. Additionally, presenting financial insights and recommendations to founders and investors will be part of your role. Qualifications & Requirements: - Education: Chartered Accountant (CA) required; MBA in Finance is a plus - Experience: 7-12 years in finance leadership, ideally in FMCG, D2C, or manufacturing sectors - Proven experience in setting up and validating financial and operational processes - Strong knowledge of Indian tax laws, Companies Act, and regulatory frameworks - Proficiency in ERP systems (Tally/SAP) and advanced Excel/financial modeling - Strong analytical skills, integrity, and strategic thinking - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills This is a full-time position with a day shift schedule. The work location is in person.,