Finance Lead

As the Finance Lead at our company, your role is crucial in providing strategic financial leadership to ensure the long-term financial health and sustainability of the organization. With over 15 years of experience, you will act as a key business partner to senior management, providing insights for decision-making and driving profitability, cost optimization, and financial governance. **Key Responsibilities:** - **Strategic Financial Management** - Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with organizational goals. - Provide financial insights for business expansion, capital investments, and risk management. - Partner with leadership on long-term business planning and growth initiatives. - **Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)** - Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis. - Monitor financial performance and recommend corrective actions. - Provide cost-benefit analysis for new projects, investments, and process improvements. - **Accounting & Compliance** - Oversee all financial accounting, reporting, and statutory compliance. - Ensure timely closure of books, audits, and regulatory filings. - Maintain adherence to Indian Accounting Standards (Ind-AS), Companies Act, Income Tax, GST, and other statutory regulations. - **Costing & Control** - Drive cost control initiatives, especially in manufacturing (fixtures, machining, automation projects). - Monitor working capital, cash flow, and inventory costs. - Implement effective internal controls to safeguard company assets. - **Treasury & Risk Management** - Manage banking relationships, credit facilities, and funding requirements. - Oversee treasury operations including cash management, FX, and hedging. - Identify and mitigate financial risks affecting the organization. - **Leadership & Team Development** - Lead and mentor finance & accounts teams, building strong financial discipline. - Establish finance as a business partner, not just a compliance function. - Drive digital transformation in finance through ERP and automation of reporting. **Qualifications & Skills:** - Chartered Accountant (CA), Cost Accountant (CMA), or MBA in Finance. - 15+ years of progressive experience in finance & accounts, preferably in manufacturing/engineering industry. - Strong expertise in financial reporting, compliance, taxation, and audit. - Proven track record in budgeting, cost control, and strategic financial planning. - Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Tally, etc.). - Strong leadership, analytical, and stakeholder management skills. - Excellent communication & presentation skills for board-level interactions. **Key Competencies:** - Strategic Financial Leadership - Business Partnering & Decision Support - Regulatory & Statutory Compliance - Cost Optimization & Profitability Improvement - Risk & Treasury Management - Team Leadership & Development In addition to the above responsibilities and qualifications, the company offers various benefits including cell phone reimbursement, flexible schedule, provided food, health insurance, internet reimbursement, leave encashment, paid sick time, and provident fund. This is a full-time, permanent position based in person. ,