Senior Finance Controller - Manufacturing - CA

Financial Control & Reporting

• Oversee all financial control activities including review and analysis of monthly & quarterly financials, disclosures, and audit schedules.
• Prepare and publish timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Provide management with accurate MIS, dashboards, and financial insights to support decision-making and strategic planning.
• Summarize budget trends, identify deficiencies, and report variances with corrective recommendations.
• Maintain accurate and reliable books of accounts covering assets, liabilities, capital, reserves, revenues, and expenditures.
  

Plant Finance Management

• Lead plant finance operations including cost control, inventory valuation, production accounting, and scrap/wastage analysis.
• Ensure proper stock management, physical verification processes, and reporting of inventory ageing and variances
• Coordinate with plant teams for cost optimization and efficiency improvement initiatives.
  

Statutory Compliance & Audit Management

• Ensure strict adherence to all compliance requirements including GST, Income Tax, TDS, PF/ESI (if applicable), and other statutory obligations.
• Prepare documentation for statutory audits, internal audits, tax audits, and government assessments.
• Represent the company during GST audits, IT assessments, departmental enquiries, and handle litigation matters professionally.
• Attend and respond to all queries raised by external and internal auditors.
  

Treasury, Cash Flow & Banking

• Oversee daily fund flow, vendor payments, receivables, and payables.
• Coordinate with banks for credit facility management, stock/book debt statements, and other banking operations.
  

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Lead and mentor the finance & accounts team across locations including plant and head office.
• Act as the escalation point for all finance and accounting issues, guiding teams toward timely resolution.
• Coordinate closely with Operations, Procurement, Sales, HR, and leadership teams to support business activities.
  

Process Improvement & Systems Implementation

• Provide guidance for new system implementations or enhancements of existing ERP modules.
• Analyze current processes and design improved workflows for accuracy, efficiency, and better internal controls.
• Support company-wide ERP implementation to strengthen financial and operational reporting.
  

Strategic Financial Initiatives

• Assist management in budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning
• Perform financial analysis for new projects, expansions, or acquisitions.
• Ensure confidentiality and reliability in handling sensitive financial information.