Assistant Manager Finance Treasury

Assistant Manager Finance (Treasury)

Godrej Agrovet

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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Job Title: Assistant Manager Finance (Treasury)

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Function: Treasury, Finance

Business: Godrej Agrovet

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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:

Key Responsibilities

1. Cash Flow Management:
• Monitor daily cash flow and ensure adequate liquidity to meet operational needs.
• Forecast cash requirements, align them with business cycles, and manage surplus cash for optimum yield.
• Implement efficient cash flow strategies, including accelerating receivables and managing payables.
2. Funding and Investment Management:
• Source short- and long-term funding, including lines of credit, loans, and bond issuances if needed.
• Identify investment opportunities to enhance returns on excess cash, balancing risk and liquidity needs.
• Optimize debt-to-equity ratio and manage cost-effective financing solutions.
3. Working Capital Management:
• Collaborate with procurement, production, and sales teams to manage working capital.
• Analyze and optimize inventory levels to balance production demands and financial efficiency.
• Implement strategies to improve accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP) cycles.
4. Risk Management:
• Develop policies to mitigate financial risks, including foreign exchange, interest rate, and commodity price risks.
• Use hedging and other financial instruments where appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal risk management policies.
5. Banking and Relationship Management:
• Maintain strong relationships with banks, financial institutions, and investment partners.
• Negotiate fees, terms, and services with banking partners to optimize costs and improve service levels.
• Conduct periodic reviews of banking arrangements and seek new opportunities for improvement.
6. Reporting and Analysis:
• Prepare treasury reports and forecasts for senior management, including cash flow, debt status, and risk exposure.
• Conduct variance analysis against budgets and forecasts, identifying trends and recommending actions.
• Support external reporting requirements, such as financial statement disclosures and compliance reports.

Key Skills:

• Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of corporate finance, capital markets, and investment analysis.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret financial data, assess risk, and forecast financial outcomes.
• Technical Knowledge: Proficiency in treasury management systems, financial modeling, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.
• Communication and Negotiation: Strong skills in negotiating with banks and conveying financial insights to stakeholders.
• Regulatory Awareness: Knowledge of financial regulations, accounting standards, and compliance requirements.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to devise effective solutions to financial challenges, particularly in managing liquidity and risk.

Educational Qualification:

MBA Finance or CA Intermediate

Experience:

• Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of corporate finance, capital markets, and investment analysis.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret financial data, assess risk, and forecast financial outcomes.
• Technical Knowledge: Proficiency in treasury management systems, financial modeling, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.
• Communication and Negotiation: Strong skills in negotiating with banks and conveying financial insights to stakeholders.

Whats 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. Its 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 recognise 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.