As a key finance leader within our India operations, the Manager - Accounts & Finance will ensure robust financial controls, budgeting, statutory compliance, timely reporting, and support plant-level and corporate-level financial decision-making. The role demands a hands-on experience with a strong understanding of Indian GAAP and working knowledge of US GAAP, global reporting standards, and manufacturing plant financials.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Reporting
- Oversee and ensure preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financials in compliance with US GAAP reporting and IND AS.
- Manage GL, AP, AR, fixed assets, costing, inventory accounting, and intercompany reconciliations.
- Coordinate with Shared Service Centres (SSC), where applicable, to ensure accurate data flow and reporting.
Costing & Manufacturing Finance
- Manage standard costing, variance analysis (material/labour/OEE), and margin tracking at plant-level.
- Partner with production, procurement, and supply chain teams to analyze cost drivers and optimize cost control.
- Conduct periodic inventory valuations and physical verification, ensuring minimal discrepancies.
Budgeting & Financial Planning
- Drive the annual operating plan (AOP) and quarterly rolling forecasts.
- Analyze actual vs. budget variances, highlight deviations, and recommend corrective actions.
- Prepare plant P&L, working capital forecasts, and capital expenditure tracking.
Taxation & Statutory Compliance
- Ensure timely compliance and filings for GST, TDS, income tax, and customs (where applicable).
- Handle audits (internal/statutory/tax) and maintain updated documentation for assessments and inquiries.
- Stay current with changes in tax laws, especially relevant to the manufacturing sector.
Internal Controls & Governance
- Lead internal control framework compliance (SOX/ICFR) and ensure process documentation.
- Regularly review SOPs and process workflows to identify risk and inefficiencies.
- Support compliance with Companies Act, FEMA, SEZ/EOU (if applicable) regulations
Treasury & Cash Flow Management
- Manage day-to-day banking operations, including payments, receipts, and fund transfers.
- Ensure optimal utilization of working capital and maintain healthy liquidity ratios.
- Prepare and monitor cash flow forecasts to ensure smooth operations.
- Manage relationships with banks, financial institutions, and rating agencies.
- Handle forex management and ensure compliance with FEMA regulations.
People Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Lead and mentor a team of accountants; develop skills through on-the-job training and goal setting.
- Collaborate across engineering, production, HR, SCM, and global finance teams for seamless operations.
- Be the face of finance for internal and external audits, bank relationships, and global stakeholders.
Qualifications & Experience
- Chartered Accountant (CA) -
Mandatory
. - CMA/MBA Finance - Preferred.
- Post qualification 8-12 years in finance roles, including 03+ years leading a team.
- Minimum 04 years of experience in a manufacturing plant environment -
Mandatory.
- SAP S/4HANA or Oracle, advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI.
- Fluent in English; knowledge of regional language a plus.
Key Competencies
- Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and cost structures
- Hands-on experience in audit closures and compliance management
- Leadership skills with a bias for process improvement and automation
- High integrity, analytical mindset, and stakeholder communication abilities
- Experience in working in matrix environment.