Finance Manager

As a Finance Manager, your role will involve managing and developing the services of the Finance department to ensure that all financial management processes are carried out in accordance with the highest governance and professional standards. Key Responsibilities: - Production of Management Accounts including P&L monthly actual and forecast figures, reporting against budgets and forecasts. - Collation of management accounts from different departments and preparation of monthly board & management packs. - Management of group work in India, providing support to the team and suggesting process improvements. - Collaboration with the Group Financial Controller to produce Consolidated Financial Statements for audit at year end. - Participation in the yearly budget process and ad hoc project/financial analysis. - Ensuring adherence to all controls and procedures, and improving them when necessary. - Supervision, training, and development of the finance team. - Handling compliance & taxes reconciliations, returns, and refunds. - Managing working capital and ensuring appropriate hedging levels throughout the year. - Compliance with state, domestic, and foreign tax laws. - Establishing and maintaining an accounting system that provides accurate and timely input for management reporting. - Liaising with consultants for routine accounts, finance, and taxation matters. - Building cross-functional relationships and fostering strong financial discipline for business agility and growth. - Challenging business decisions from a financial perspective and suggesting cost-effective alternatives. - Monthly reconciliation of Balance Sheet accounts. - Designing and reporting on Internal audit and control reporting framework for the group. Qualifications Required: - Qualified CA with a proactive approach and ability to share ideas within the team. - Strong analytical skills, a team player with a growth mindset, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Experience in financial controls and systems, particularly with Indian accounting packages like Tally and Zoho. - Knowledge of Balance sheet, Finalization, and understanding taxation norms. Desirable Skills and Experience: - Experience with UK accounting package - SAGE. - Knowledge of UK regulations and taxes would be advantageous. In addition to the above responsibilities, the company values personal attributes such as excellent communication skills, honesty, professionalism, positive attitude, quick learner, ability to work under pressure, and relevant experience in handling administration activities.,