Manager – Finance & Accounts

The Finance Controller will oversee the financial activities of the organization, ensuring efficient cash utilization, audit compliance, cash flow management, and financial transaction analysis . This role also includes supervising and supporting finance teams at Pune & Lote while contributing to strategic financial decision-making. Technical Expertise Required: ? Financial Accounting, Budgeting & Treasury Operations ? Stakeholder Management (Internal & External) ? Direct & Indirect Taxation (Income Tax, GST, VAT, PT, etc.) ? SAP, MS Word, Excel, & PowerPoint Presentation Key Responsibilities: 1. Strategic Financial Management & Planning ???? Assist management in shaping financial and business strategies . ???? Long-term financial and business planning . ???? Work closely with banks and financial institutions for financing decisions. ???? Forex planning and management to mitigate currency risk. 2. Budgeting & Cost Management ???? Prepare & monitor Revenue & CAPEX budgets , track variances. ???? Ensure budgetary control and cost optimization. ???? Develop costing systems for products & outsourced activities . ???? Conduct cost-benefit analysis for job work activities. 3. Treasury & Cash Flow Management ???? Oversee fund flow management and treasury operations. ???? Ensure efficient working capital management . ???? Track receivables and report overdue payments to management. ???? Ensure timely payments & cash flow optimization . 4. Financial Reporting & Audit Compliance ???? Prepare annual financial statements, projections & MIS reports . ???? Conduct profitability analysis , compare planned vs. actual results. ???? Manage Board of Directors (BOD) meetings preparation & reporting . ???? Coordinate with internal, cost, GST, and statutory auditors . 5. Taxation & Statutory Compliance ???? Ensure compliance with Income Tax, GST, VAT, and corporate laws . ???? Process refund claims and represent the company before government authorities . ???? Develop systematic internal controls and accounting practices for outsourced operations. 6. Team Leadership & Financial System Enhancement ???? Monitor and guide Finance & Accounts teams at Pune and Lote . ???? Improve accounting systems & automation for better financial controls. ???? Supervise fixed asset accounting & physical verification . ???? Support other departments in commercial & business matters . Ideal Candidate Profile: ? CMA / MBA (Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field) . ? 3-5 years of experience in finance, cost analysis, and strategic financial management. ? Strong critical thinking, strategic mindset, and stakeholder management . ? Hands-on expertise in Material Cost Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting . ? Excellent communication & collaboration skills across global teams. ? Proficiency in SAP, ERP, and financial reporting tools .