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Job Title:Finance Lead, Godrej Agrovet Limited – Oil Palm Business

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Function: Finance

Business: Godrej Agrovet

Location: Hyderabad, Telangana India

About Godrej Industries Group

GIG is a holding company of the Godrej Group. We have significant interests in consumer goods, real estate, agriculture, chemicals, and financial services through our subsidiary and associate companies, across 18 countries.

https://www.godrejindustries.com/

About Godrej Agrovet

Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL) is a diversified, Research & Development focused agri-business Company dedicated to improving the productivity of Indian farmers by innovating products and services that sustainably increase crop and livestock yields. GAVL holds leading market positions in the different businesses it operates - Animal Feed, Crop Protection, Oil Palm, Dairy, Poultry and Processed Foods. GAVL has a pan India presence with sales of over a million tons annually of high-quality animal feed and cutting- edge nutrition products for cattle, poultry, aqua feed and specialty feed. Our teams have worked closely with Indian farmers to develop large Oil Palm Plantations which is helping in bridging the demand and supply gap of edible oil in India. In the crop protection segment, the company meets the niche requirement of farmers through innovative agrochemical offerings. GAVL through its subsidiary Astec Life Sciences Limited, is also a business-to-business (B2B) focused bulk manufacturer of fungicides & herbicides. In Dairy and Poultry and Processed Foods, the company operates through its subsidiaries Creamline Dairy Products Limited and Godrej Tyson Foods Limited. Apart from this, GAVL also has a joint venture with the ACI group of Bangladesh for animal feed business in Bangladesh.

For more information on the Company, please log on to www.godrejagrovet.com

Roles & Responsibilities

Financial Strategy: Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the company's growth objectives, ensuring alignment with operational plans and long-term sustainability.
Financial Planning and Analysis: Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes, providing analysis and recommendations to drive informed decision-making.
Cost Management: Implement cost control measures, analyze production costs, and identify opportunities for operational efficiencies without compromising product quality.
Capital Allocation and Investment: Evaluate capital investment opportunities, assess ROI on projects, and provide financial guidance on new investments and expansions.
Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
Cash Flow Management: Manage working capital effectively, optimize cash flow, and ensure liquidity to support day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives.
Risk Management: Identify and mitigate financial risks, including supply chain disruptions, currency fluctuations and market volatility, to safeguard the company's financial health.
Compliance and Audit Oversight: Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and standards, oversee audits, and liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies.
Team Leadership: Build and mentor a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Key Skills

Leadership competencies

Institution building

Impeccable integrity and ethics. Lives the organization values and always protects the long-term interests of the organization.

Strategic thinking

Leverages understanding of internal and external environments to design and execute a differentiated value creation strategy.

Sets the strategic vision for the work area. Translates business goals into well-defined performance plans for the organization and communicates link between current activities and goals.

Delivering results

Always delivers on goals and projects on time, with high quality and cost efficiency.

Fostering collaboration and Influencing

Collaborative team player who appreciates cultural differences and operates effectively in a cross-cultural environment.

Team and Structure

This role will report to the Chief Financial Officer of Godrej Agrovet with matrix reporting to the Chief Executive Officer of the entity. All members of the finance team (14 members) will report to this role holder.

Qualification

CA with 8 to 12 years of experience
Strong knowledge of accounting standards, taxation (direct & indirect) and relevant regulatory compliance and reporting requirements

Experience

Extensive experience in a senior finance role in managing more than 12-15 team members and have also dealt with imports and exports.
Proven track record of implementing financial strategies that drive operational efficiency and profitability.
Strong understanding of manufacturing cost structures, supply chain dynamics, and inventory management.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
Knowledge of ERP systems and experience in system implementation and enhancement.
Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.

Work Experience

15-18 years

Benefits

What's in it for you

Be an equal parent

Maternity support, including paid leave ahead of statutory guidelines, and flexible work options on return

Paternity support, including paid leave

New mothers can bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel

Adoption support; gender neutral and based on the primary caregiver, with paid leave options

No place for discrimination at Godrej

Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy

Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses

Gender transition support

We Are Selfish About Your Wellness

Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options

Uncapped sick leave

Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling

Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way

Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements

Performance-based earning opportunities

https://www.godrejcareers.com/benefits/

An inclusive Godrej

Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. It's not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.

We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognize merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.

If this sounds like a role for you, apply now!

We look forward to meeting you.

General Manager Finance