Head of Finance

As a Finance Head (General Manager) at a leading processing equipment manufacturer, your role will involve overseeing financial discipline, ensuring compliance, and leading strategic financial initiatives for the company. Your responsibilities will include: - Overseeing financial planning, budgeting, and long-term forecasting to align with strategic goals. - Monitoring financial projections and performance against budgets to ensure accuracy. - Optimizing working capital to maintain liquidity and support operational cash flow. - Ensuring timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (balance sheets, P&L, cash flows). - Coordinating timely monthly and statutory reporting to the Parent Company. - Leading audits, tax filings, and compliance with accounting standards (e.g., IFRS) and regulatory requirements. - Providing accurate financial analysis for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring timely MIS reporting to Group companies. - Implementing cost control measures, focusing on manufacturing expenses to enhance margins; overseeing product costing, inventory valuation, and overhead management. - Ensuring compliance with tax laws by coordinating with tax authorities and auditors for timely submissions. - Leading SAP system implementation to enhance financial reporting and accounting processes. - Mentoring and developing a finance and accounts team to drive performance and growth. - Assisting in pricing strategies and assessing financial impacts of business decisions. - Managing relationships with banks, auditors, tax consultants, and financial institutions. - Representing the company in meetings with investors and financial stakeholders as needed. Qualifications & Experience: - Qualifications: Chartered Accountant (CA) certification. - Experience: - Over 15 years in finance and accounting, including 5-7 years in a leadership role within the manufacturing sector. - In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and manufacturing-specific compliance requirements. - Proven experience managing mid-scale financial operations (business scale of 200-300 Cr) and proficiency in SAP software. - Prior experience with multinational corporations (MNCs) would be beneficial. Skills & Attributes: - In-depth knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes. - Expertise in cost accounting and financial analysis. - Strong knowledge of tax regulations and compliance, particularly in the Indian context. - Excellent leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills. - Analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on operational efficiency. - Strategic thinking with the ability to influence and drive business decisions. - Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.,