Finance Head (Manufacturing)

Job Title: Head of Finance / Finance Director (Manufacturing)

Reporting To: CEO / Managing Director

Experience Required: Minimum 15 Years in Finance Leadership

I. Position Summary

The Head of Finance is a senior executive responsible for the entire financial function, strategy, and overall fiscal health of the manufacturing company. This role demands a proven leader with mandatory, deep operational knowledge across all core business units (Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, R&D) to drive performance, optimize working capital, and ensure strict financial compliance.

II. Core Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 15 years of progressive financial leadership experience, with significant time spent in a manufacturing or production environment (Tier 1/2 preferred).
• Business Acumen: Demonstrated, hands-on knowledge of all major company functions including Cost Accounting, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Logistics, Sales Forecasting, and R&D project valuation.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics. CPA, CMA, or MBA is highly preferred.
• Leadership: Proven ability to manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance and accounting team.

III. Key Responsibilities

A. Strategic Finance & Planning

• Lead the annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial planning processes.
• Provide financial modeling and strategic analysis for major CapEx (Capital Expenditure) projects and new business ventures.
• Manage banking relationships, capital structure, and cash flow to ensure liquidity and profitability.

B. Operational and Cost Control

• Oversee Cost Accounting systems, ensuring accurate standard costing, variance analysis (Material Usage, Labor Efficiency), and inventory valuation.
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to optimize working capital (Inventory, AR, AP) and drive down manufacturing costs.
• Evaluate financial viability of R&D and engineering projects, ensuring alignment with commercial returns.
• Collaborate with Sales on pricing strategies, margin analysis, and sales performance tracking.

C. Reporting, Compliance & Risk

• Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting in compliance with GAAP/IFRS and all statutory requirements.
• Manage internal and external audit processes and maintain a rigorous system of internal controls.
• Oversee tax planning and compliance functions.

IV. Skills and Competencies

• Expert proficiency with Tier 1/2 ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Dynamics) in a manufacturing context.
• Exceptional analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Proven ability to act as a business partner, translating complex financial data into clear, actionable business strategies for non-finance leaders.
• Strong communication and presentation skills (written and verbal).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹80,000.00 - ₹100,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• What is the annual turnover of your current company in crores?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Finance: 10 years (Required)
• Manufacturing: 10 years (Required)