Finance Controller - FMCG/Manufacturing - CA

Job Title: Group Finance Controller

Location: Mumbai, MH

Reports To: Group CFO

Department: Finance

Role Overview:

The Group Finance Controller will be responsible for providing strategic financial leadership and ensuring robust financial governance across the organization. The role will oversee end-to-end financial management, including accounting, financial reporting, treasury, taxation, FP&A, commercial finance, and risk & internal controls. A key focus will be on driving process excellence, implementing best-in-class systems, and establishing standardized SOPs across business units to support sustainable growth and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Management & Reporting:

- Oversee consolidation and finalization of group financial statements in compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

- Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings and reporting.

- Drive continuous improvement in the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting.

- Liaise with statutory auditors, internal auditors, and regulatory authorities to ensure compliance and resolve issues proactively.

2. Treasury & Cash Flow Management:

- Manage group-wide cash flow, banking operations, and fund requirements to ensure optimal liquidity and financial stability.

- Optimize capital structure, oversee debt management, and ensure compliance with loan covenants.

- Evaluate and manage foreign exchange exposures, interest rate risks, and investment decisions.

3. Taxation (Direct & Indirect):

- Oversee direct and indirect tax compliance, including timely filing, audits, and assessments.

- Manage tax planning strategies to optimize effective tax rates while ensuring full compliance.

- Liaise with tax consultants and authorities for efficient resolution of tax matters.

4. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes across the group.

- Develop analytical insights into business performance and key financial drivers.

- Partner with business units to support strategic decision-making and performance improvement initiatives.

5. Commercial Finance:

- Provide financial oversight on commercial operations including pricing, cost analysis, margin improvement, and contract management.

- Support business development teams with financial evaluations, ROI analyses, and risk assessments.

- Implement strong governance around receivables, payables, and working capital management.

6. Risk Management & Internal Controls:

- Strengthen internal control frameworks and ensure compliance with internal financial control (IFC) requirements.

- Identify, assess, and mitigate key financial and operational risks across the organization.

- Drive audit preparedness and ensure effective follow-up on audit findings and remediation.

7. Process Improvement & SOP Development:

- Review and re-engineer financial processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and automation.

- Develop, document, and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) across all finance functions.

- Champion the adoption of technology and digital tools for reporting, analytics, and workflow management.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA).

- Experience: 6 - 7 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, including at least 2 - 3 years in a leadership role. Experience in closing financial statements of the company, monthly statutory audit closures, internal audit closures, policy making, implementation and controls.

- Industry Exposure: Experience in FMCG / Manufacturing / Infrastructure / Procurement / Listed company.

- Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of accounting standards (Ind AS/IFRS), ERP systems (SAP / Oracle / Netsuite), and financial modelling.

Key Competencies:

- Strategic financial leadership with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- High attention to detail and commitment to governance and compliance.

- Ability to lead, mentor, and develop multi-functional finance teams.

- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

- Process orientation with a mindset for continuous improvement and automation.