Overview
The Accounts & Finance Head – Operations will support the Chief Financial Officer in managing the overall accounts, Finance, Costing, Financial Reporting, Audit, Compliance, and Governance at Manufacturing Operations Level. The role involves driving robust reporting, strengthening internal controls, and enabling strategic financial decision-making for an export-oriented continuous process manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Finance Support: – Partner with CFO on profitability, cost optimization, and business growth. – Drive process improvements, automation, and adoption of best practices.
2. Accounts & Reporting: – Lead the Accounts function, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance with Ind-AS. – Ensure timely closings and preparation of standalone and consolidated financial statements. – Provide MIS and analysis to support decision-making.
3. Business Control & Support to Operations Team : – Work efficiently with the Manufacturing Team to achieve Operational Excellence – Proactively provide triggers towards Key Financial Parameters (Inventory, Efficiency) – Support automation and digitisation projects.
4. Audit, Governance & Controls: – Drive statutory and internal audits to closure. – Strengthen internal financial controls, risk management, and corporate governance frameworks.
5. Compliance: – Ensure adherence to FEMA, RBI, SEBI, and Companies Act requirements. – Liaise with auditors, consultants, and regulators to ensure smooth compliance.
6. Team Leadership: – Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team. – Foster accountability, capability building, and a culture of compliance and excellence.
Key Skills & Competencies:
1. Leadership capability with a track record of developing high-performing finance teams.
2. Ensure accuracy and precision in all financial reporting and processes.
3. Manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
4. Demonstrate honesty, transparency, and ethical standards in decision-making.
5. Deliver on commitments with efficiency and accountability.
6. Focus on accuracy, continuous improvement, and data-driven insights.
7. Optimize utilization of financial and human resources.