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.