To independently support and strengthen the finance function by owning core finance operations, financial analysis, controls, and compliance, while partnering with business and leadership teams for timely, accurate, and actionable financial insights. Key Responsibilities (Indicative & Not Exhaustive): Own critical accounting and finance processes ensuring accuracy, discipline, and timeliness. Support monthly closing, financial schedules, reconciliations, and MIS. Prepare, monitor, and analyse current and projected cash flows, working capital, and fund movements. Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Support costing function and related analytics. Ensure compliance with taxation and internal control requirements. Work closely with cross-functional teams to resolve finance, costing, or data gaps. Drive process improvements, standardisation, and automation using Excel / ERP. Provide ad-hoc analytical support for management decision-making Desired Profile of the Candidate: MUST HAVE: Strong fundamentals in accounting and finance. Advanced proficiency in Excel GOOD TO HAVE (Will Be an Advantage): Financial planning, budgeting, or FP&A exposure. Cash flow, working capital, or treasury operations. Statutory compliance (GST, TDS, Income Tax). Costing, profitability, or variance analysis in manufacturing. International finance, forex, or overseas transactions. A candidate does not need exposure to all the above. Role scope may be expanded or refined based on the candidates strengths and business needs.