Finance Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Finance Manager Department: Finance & Accounts Reports To: CFO Industry: Manufacturing ERP: SAP (S/4HANA) Job Purpose Lead all finance and accounting operations for the manufacturing unit, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely financial reporting. Strong expertise in financial management, statutory compliance, and SAP (FICO) is essential, with particular focus on cost control and process improvement. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Compliance: Administer day to day finance functions (GL, AP, AR, Cost Centres, etc) in SAP and support process automation. Oversee monthly/annual accounts closing, prepare financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) as per IND-AS, manage audits, and ensure compliance with relevant laws (Income Tax, GST, TDS, Companies Act). Budgeting & Forecasting: Prepare budgets and forecasts, monitor variances, and support strategic decisions through scenario analysis. Cost & Inventory Management: Oversee product costing, inventory valuation, and stock audits; ensure cost control and accurate SAP records. Treasury & Working Capital: Manage cash flows, banking, credit facilities, and optimise working capital cycle. Internal Controls & Process Improvement: Strengthen internal controls, standardise processes, and lead automation initiatives. Team Leadership: Lead and develop the finance team, ensuring cross-functional collaboration. Skills required Chartered Accountant (CA), CMA, or MBA (Finance), with minimum 7-10 years overall experience, with 3-5 years in manufacturing finance. Hands-on experience with SAP (FICO module) In-depth knowledge of GST, TDS, Income Tax and other regulatory requirements Preparation and analysis of P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and MIS Experience managing internal, statutory, and tax audits Hands-on experience managing receivables, payables, inventory and cash flow Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams, banks, and auditors