Overview
Job Title: Head of Business Finance / Financial Controller
Location: Coimbatore
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Manufacturing (Auto / Auto Ancillary preferred)
Position Overview:
We are seeking a strategic and hands-on finance leader to oversee all aspects of business finance, accounting, compliance, and financial planning in a manufacturing environment. This role is central to aligning financial strategy with business goals, ensuring operational efficiency, and maintaining financial integrity.
Primary Responsibilities:
– Lead financial planning processes including annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial modeling
– Monitor product-level profitability and guide pricing strategies through data-driven insights
– Supervise end-to-end financial accounting operations, ensuring timely closures and statutory compliance
– Oversee treasury and funding operations, managing institutional relationships for optimal financing
– Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support operational decisions with robust financial analysis
– Drive automation, internal controls, and compliance to minimize risk and improve efficiency
– Support strategic investments and capital expenditure plans through rigorous evaluation
– Foster a high-performance finance team through mentoring, capability building, and performance reviews
Decision-Making Scope:
– Full ownership of day-to-day financial operations and compliance matters
– Advisory role on pricing, capital allocation, and cost-reduction strategies
– Key contributor to strategic investment decisions and business risk assessments
Stakeholder Collaboration:
– Work closely with internal teams including sales, operations, HR, sourcing, and product development to align financial goals with business execution
– Manage external relationships with auditors, banks, government bodies, and vendors for audits, funding, and regulatory matters
Ideal Candidate Profile:
– Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA)
– Experience: Minimum 12-15 years in finance leadership roles within manufacturing; auto sector exposure is a plus
– Skills: Strong business acumen, excellent analytical ability, leadership presence, hands-on experience with costing, compliance, and process automation