Overview

Chief Financial Controller (Agritech/Mfg)

Job Description:

Required a highly skilled and experienced Chief Financial Controller to oversee and manage all financial aspects of the company.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial reporting, budgeting, and management, with extensive experience in handling financial operations within a manufacturing or Agri-engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting and Compliance:

– Oversee the preparation and consolidation of financial statements.

– Ensure compliance with Indian Accounting Standards and regulatory requirements.

– Manage statutory audits, income tax audits, and internal audits.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

– Lead the preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts.

– Conduct variance analysis and provide insights to senior management.

– Monitor and report on financial performance against budgets.

Accounting and Financial Operations:

– Manage all aspects of accounting including payables, receivables, and bank reconciliations.

– Ensure timely and accurate closing of books on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

– Oversee inter-branch transactions and ensure accuracy in financial records.

Cash Flow and Working Capital Management:

– Perform continuous cash forecasting and manage liquidity.

– Oversee fund-based and non-fund-based banking facilities.

– Manage foreign exchange transactions and monitor market conditions.

Strategic Financial Management:

– Provide financial analysis and guidance on strategic decisions.

– Participate in the evaluation and prioritization of new business projects.

– Implement process improvements and system-based controls to enhance efficiency.

Leadership and Team Management:

– Lead and mentor the finance and accounts team.

– Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment.

– Ensure continuous professional development of the team members.

Fundraising & Investor Relations

– Manage banking relationships, capital raising (equity/debt), and investor relations.

– Prepare investment pitches, manage due diligence, and represent the company in financial negotiation

Qualifications:

– Chartered Accountant (CA) with a strong academic background.

– Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or related field.

– Minimum 6 to 8+ years of experience in financial management, reporting, and compliance.

– Proven experience in a manufacturing or Agri-engineering industry is highly desirable.

– Excellent leadership and team management abilities.

– Proficiency in Tally ERP and financial reporting tools.

– Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.