Head Finance - Steel & Mining Client

Financial Strategy & Planning:

• Formulate and execute financial strategies in line with company objectives
• Prepare yearly budgets, multi-year plan, financial forecasts, dashboards, and

variance analysis

• Support strategic decision-making through financial modelling and business

case evaluation

Financial Management & Reporting:

• Oversee accounting operations and ensure timely closure of books
• Present monthly and annual financial results to the management team
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), working capital cycles, and

profitability

• Responsible for stock ageing, slow mover analysis, AR ageing & provisioning
• Knowledge of Trade finance activities related to LC, BG, Bonds, etc

Treasury & Working Capital Management:

• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and trade finance instruments (LCs,

BGs)

• Ensure compliance to group treasury policies and forex exposure
• Ensure timely collections and optimize receivables, payables, and inventory
• Responsible for credit management & credit insurance

Cost Control & Margin Management:

• Conduct cost and margin analysis across product lines and customer segments
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements

Compliance, Taxation & Audits:

• Ensure full compliance with GST, TDS, Income Tax, Companies Act, etc
• Coordinate statutory, internal, and tax audits
• Handle corporate filings and liaison with legal advisors when needed
• Responsible for managing super key control

Risk Management:

• Identify financial, operational, and administrative risks and implement

mitigation strategies

• Ensure proper insurance coverage for assets, people, and operations

Team Leadership:

• Lead finance, accounts, compliance and IT teams
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and performance

Desired Profile:

• Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA), CMA, or MBA (Finance)
• Experience: 1218 years in finance, taxation with at least 5 years in a

leadership role. Experience in steel or trading industry preferred.

• Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of B2B steel trading, product

leasing service, commodity pricing, credit risk, and logistics

• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Expertise in financial reporting, ERP tools (Tally/SAP/Navision)