Financial Controller

About the Company

A leading listed manufacturing company with a strong presence in the market, committed to operational excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth. We pride ourselves on our dynamic work environment, where our employees are empowered to drive change and achieve their professional goals.

About the Job

The Finance Controller position is critical for rebuilding our in-house Finance and Accounting (F&A) team from the ground up. The immediate priority is to fill this key role to manage our internal accounting tasks, which are currently outsourced. This role is based in Mumbai and will report directly to the CFO.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities (KRA)

1. Overall Accounting Management:

- Oversee day-to-day accounting functions.

- Ensure monthly close of books in ERP systems.

- Handle investment and payroll accounting, including reconciliations.

- Manage internal audit functions and update SOPs.

- Oversee year-end audit and tax audit processes.

2. Team Leadership and Development:

- Build and nurture a strong internal accounting team.

- Identify and develop a successor for the Finance Controller role.

3. Compliance and Reporting:

- Ensure adherence to statutory and legal compliances.

- Manage inventory reconciliation and statutory reporting.

- Facilitate timely completion of internal and external audits.

4. Systems and Process Improvement:

- Enhance and design organizational systems.

- Foster a culture of trust, mutual respect, operational excellence, and high performance.

- Advocate for necessary organizational changes for continuous improvement.

Mandatory Selection Criteria

- Experience:

- 10-12 years of post-qualification experience in a controllership role within a small to medium-sized manufacturing company.

- Significant large-scale ERP experience, preferably with Oracle or SAP.

- Experience in listed companies with a turnover of 100 to 150 crores is preferred.

- Education:

- Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification.

- Technical Skills:

- Proficiency in Excel, Oracle/SAP, Microsoft PowerPoint, and knowledge of IFRS & IND-AS.

- Soft Skills:

- Strong problem-solving, leadership, communication, and coordination skills.

- Detailed and process-oriented mindset.

- Age Group:

- Targeted age range of 35-40 years.

- Other:

- Gender is not a consideration; workload expectations must be met.

- Candidates in GM or AGM roles with potential to fulfill controller duties are preferred.

Reasons to Take Up This Opportunity

- Career Growth: This role is designed with succession planning in mind, offering the opportunity to progress to the head of financial and accounting functions within a few years.

- Leadership Role: Take charge of rebuilding and leading the in-house F&A team.

- Professional Development: Engage in high-level strategic financial planning and operational improvement.

- Dynamic Work Environment: Join a company that values innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

- Compensation: Competitive package capped at 35 CTC,

- Professional Growth: Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.

- Work-Life Balance: Supportive work environment with occasional travel requirements.

- Comprehensive Benefits: Full-time position with a robust benefits package.

Work Terms and Conditions

- Location: Mumbai.

- Reporting to: CFO.

- Position Type: Full-time.

- Travel Required: Occasionally.

- Team Size: 4.