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.