Key Roles and Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Leadership & Partnership
- Partner closely with the MD on strategic initiatives including domestic and international market expansion, new product launches (Polymers/Masterbatches), and capital investment planning.
- Lead advanced FP&A, develop financial models, rolling forecasts, and scenario analysis (raw material volatility, forex fluctuations).
- Evaluate and recommend high-ROI CapEx for plant upgrades, technology modernization, and long-term growth.
- Define, track, and report key KPIs such as Gross Margin by SKU/Plant, Inventory Turnover, and ROIC to drive a performance-driven culture.
Manufacturing & Operational Finance Excellence
- Implement and strengthen Activity-Based Costing (ABC) and Standard Costing to improve COGS visibility across the Sahibabad and Noida plants.
- Collaborate with Operations to lead cost-reduction initiatives and enhance process efficiencies for margin improvement.
- Optimize working capital by reducing DSO and improving inventory management without disrupting production.
Treasury, Risk Management & International Finance
- Develop and execute hedging strategies to mitigate currency and commodity risks.
- Oversee treasury operations including banking relationships, cash flow forecasting, and liquidity planning.
- Lead structured debt financing, explore capital sources, and manage investor/banking relationships for growth funding.
Financial Reporting & Governance (Indian & Global Standards)
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements under the Companies Act, GST, Income Tax, and Ind AS.
- Oversee timely and accurate financial statements, management reporting, and board-level presentations with global best practices.
- Strengthen ERP utilization for automation, enhanced internal controls, data integrity, and audit readiness.