Overview
About Company:
A leading startup into Two-wheeler space, It is into designing and manufacturing electric motorcycles and related components.
Job Description
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Finance Controller with a Chartered Accountancy background and significant experience in the automobile manufacturing sector. The role demands hands-on leadership to oversee financial planning, plant accounting, costing, compliance, and financial risk management while supporting business growth and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Planning & Reporting:
– Oversee timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with Ind-AS and statutory requirements
– Drive annual budgeting, forecasting, and periodic re-forecasts aligned with business plans
– Analyze financial data to provide actionable insights to senior management
Plant Finance & Costing:
– Implement and monitor standard costing systems for manufacturing operations
– Conduct product cost analysis, variance analysis, and process costing to drive profitability
– Collaborate with production and supply chain to optimize material costs and manage scrap/wastage
Internal Controls & Compliance:
– Establish and maintain robust internal controls across multiple plant locations
– Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements (direct and indirect taxes, GST, customs duty, etc.)
– Coordinate statutory audits, internal audits, and government inspections
Working Capital & Treasury Management:
– Monitor working capital, optimize inventory levels, and manage receivables/payables
– Manage banking relationships, cash flow forecasting, and treasury functions to ensure liquidity
Business Partnering:
– Work closely with operations, procurement, and engineering teams to align finance with production and sourcing strategies
– Support cost-reduction and efficiency initiatives within the plant
– Participate in capital investment evaluations (capex proposals, ROI analysis)
Leadership & Team Development:
– Lead, mentor, and develop a team of plant accountants and finance staff
– Promote a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and compliance
Required Skills & Competencies:
– Chartered Accountant (CA) with minimum 10 years post-qualification, with at least 5 years in a leadership/controller role within manufacturing (preferably automobile or auto-components)
– Strong understanding of accounting standards and manufacturing finance practices
– In-depth knowledge of cost accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis in an automobile/auto-components manufacturing environment
– Strong command of statutory compliance, including GST, TDS, excise/customs, and other relevant tax laws
– Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or other manufacturing ERPs)
– Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and team-building skills
– Strong analytical mindset, problem-solving skills, and business acumen
Preferred:
– Exposure to automotive OEM or Tier-1 supplier manufacturing finance
– Experience in implementing or upgrading ERP systems in a plant setting
– Knowledge of global reporting standards (IFRS)
– Ability to work in a multi-plant, high-volume production environment