Finance Controller - Manufacturing Plant - CA (10-14 yrs)

Job Profile: Finance Controller

Location: Bengaluru

Reporting To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

- Preferred Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA), prior working experience in manufacturing is must, 10 years of experience, SAP experience is must.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Operations Management:

- Oversee and manage the end-to-end processes for AR, AP, and general ledger.

- Ensure accurate and timely closure of monthly, quarterly, and annual financials, Managing month end closing , audit and variance analysis will be one of the core responsibility.

- Drive process optimization in financial operations to enhance efficiency.

2. Taxation Compliance:

- Ensure timely filing and compliance with all direct and indirect tax laws (Income Tax, GST, TDS, etc.). ( working knowledge is must, external support will be provided whenever needed).

- Handle tax assessments, audits, and appeals with regulatory authorities.

- Advise management on tax planning and regulatory changes.

3. MIS and Reporting:

- Prepare and review MIS reports, financial statements, and variance analyses.

- Develop insightful dashboards and analytics for management decision making.

- Monitor KPIs and highlight financial risks and opportunities to the CFO.

4. Audit and Internal Controls:

- Lead statutory, internal, and tax audits, ensuring compliance and timely completion.

- Implement and monitor robust internal financial controls to safeguard assets.

- Liaise with external auditors and consultants for smooth audit processes.

5. Budgeting and Forecasting:

- Support the budgeting and forecasting process by collaborating with departments.

- Monitor budget adherence and provide actionable insights to management.

6. Stakeholder Engagement:

- Collaborate with internal teams (operations, procurement, HR, etc.) to align financial goals.

- Present financial insights and compliance updates to senior leadership.

- Manage relationships with banks, auditors, and statutory authorities.