Finance Lead

Job Title - Finance Lead

Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Function: Finance
Business: Godrej Agrovet Oil Palm Business

About Godrej Industries Group

Godrej Industries Group (GIG) is the holding company of the Godrej Group, with significant interests in consumer goods, real estate, agriculture, chemicals, and financial services through its subsidiary and associate companies across 18 countries.

For more information, visit: https://www.godrejindustries.com/

About Godrej Agrovet

Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL) is a diversified, research and development-focused agri-business company dedicated to improving the productivity of Indian farmers by innovating products and services that sustainably increase crop and livestock yields.

GAVL holds leading market positions across Animal Feed, Crop Protection, Oil Palm, Dairy, Poultry, and Processed Foods. The company has a pan-India presence with annual sales of over one million tonnes of high-quality animal feed and cutting-edge nutrition products for cattle, poultry, aqua feed, and specialty feed.

Our teams have worked closely with Indian farmers to develop large Oil Palm plantations, helping bridge the demand and supply gap for edible oil in India. In Crop Protection, the company offers innovative agrochemical solutions to meet niche farming requirements. Through its subsidiary Astec Life Sciences Limited, GAVL is also a leading B2B manufacturer of fungicides and herbicides. In Dairy, Poultry and Processed Foods, the company operates through Creamline Dairy Products Limited and Godrej Tyson Foods Limited. Additionally, GAVL has a joint venture with the ACI Group in Bangladesh for its Animal Feed business.

For more information, visit: www.godrejagrovet.com

Role Overview

The Finance Lead will be responsible for driving the overall financial strategy, governance, planning, reporting, and business partnering for the Oil Palm Business. The role will work closely with the CFO, CEO, manufacturing plants, and cross-functional teams to enable sustainable growth, operational excellence, and financial performance.

The incumbent will lead a team of finance professionals while ensuring strong financial controls, compliance, risk management, and business decision support.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Strategy

• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the business growth objectives.
• Partner with business leadership to drive long-term value creation and sustainable profitability.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Provide business insights and financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.

Cost Management

• Drive cost optimisation initiatives across manufacturing and operations.
• Analyse production costs and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency without compromising quality.

Capital Allocation & Investment

• Evaluate capital expenditure proposals and investment opportunities.
• Assess project ROI and provide financial recommendations for business expansion initiatives.

Financial Reporting

• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements.
• Maintain compliance with accounting standards, statutory requirements, and internal reporting guidelines.

Cash Flow Management

• Manage working capital efficiently.
• Optimise cash flows and liquidity to support business operations and strategic investments.

Risk Management

• Identify and mitigate financial risks including commodity price volatility, foreign exchange exposure, supply chain disruptions, and market fluctuations.

Compliance & Audit

• Ensure compliance with all statutory, taxation, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead internal and external audits and coordinate with auditors and regulatory authorities.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation.

Key Skills & Competencies

Leadership

• Institution building mindset
• High standards of integrity and ethics
• Strong people leadership and team development capabilities

Strategic Thinking

• Ability to translate business strategy into actionable financial plans
• Strong commercial acumen and business partnering skills
• Long-term strategic planning capability

Delivering Results

• Strong execution focus
• Ability to drive operational excellence and financial performance
• Proven track record of delivering business outcomes

Collaboration & Influence

• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Ability to influence senior leadership and cross-functional teams
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA)
• 812 years of experience in handling manufacturing finance
• Strong knowledge of:
• Accounting Standards
• Direct & Indirect Taxation
• Financial Reporting
• Regulatory Compliance

Experience

• Experience in a senior finance leadership role managing teams of 1215 members or more.
• Strong exposure to manufacturing finance, business finance, plant finance, costing, and commercial finance.
• Experience in import and export accounting and commercial transactions.
• Proven track record of driving financial strategy, operational efficiency, and profitability.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing cost structures, supply chain dynamics, inventory management, and working capital optimisation.
• Experience working with ERP systems and leading finance system implementation or enhancement projects.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Ability to partner with senior business leaders and influence strategic decisions.

Travel Requirement

• This role involves extensive travel to manufacturing plants. Approximately 10-12 days of travel per month to plant locations to partner with operations teams, review business performance, strengthen financial governance, and support strategic business initiatives. Candidates should be comfortable with frequent travel as part of the role.

What's in it for you?

Be an Equal Parent

• Enhanced maternity support beyond statutory guidelines
• Flexible work options on return from maternity leave
• Paternity leave benefits
• Caregiver support during work travel for new mothers
• Adoption leave benefits for primary caregivers

No Place for Discrimination at Godrej

• Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy
• Same-sex partner benefits at par with married spouses
• Gender transition support

We are Selfish About Your Wellness

• Comprehensive health insurance for employees and families
• Personal accident insurance with top-up options
• Uncapped sick leave
• Mental wellness programmes and counselling support

Celebrating Wins, the Godrej Way

• Structured recognition programmes
• Performance-linked rewards
• Growth and career development opportunities

For more information, visit:
https://www.godrejcareers.com/benefits/

An Inclusive Godrej

At Godrej, diversity is not just a philosophy—it is an integral part of who we are. For over a century, we have believed that building diverse teams helps us innovate better, make stronger decisions, and grow faster.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every individual is treated with dignity and respect. We do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and be a part of building a more sustainable future with Godrej Agrovet.