About the Company : Our client is a leading third-party contract manufacturer specializing in personal care, oral care, hair care, and home care products for more than 20 years in Haridwar. With a strong focus on quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, we partner with reputed brands to deliver superior solutions tailored to meet the dynamic needs of the industry.
Role Overview : We are looking for an experienced Finance and Planning Head to lead our financial strategy, planning, budgeting, and compliance functions. The ideal candidate should be a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with proven experience in managing finance operations in a manufacturing environment. This role is critical to driving cost efficiencies, profitability, controlling inventory and financial governance across the organization.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead all finance and accounts functions including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and MIS reporting
 - Analyse product costing, profitability, and business performance metrics to support strategic decision-making
 - Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including payables, receivables, general ledger, and reconciliations
 - Ensure timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with applicable accounting standards
 - Monitor and manage working capital, fund flows, and cost controls across departments
 - Lead annual budgeting and financial planning processes with various business heads
 - Ensure timely and accurate statutory compliances including GST, TDS, Income Tax, ROC filings, and audits
 - Control inventory, monitor production yield and monitor cost controls and drive continuous improvement to optimize resource allocation in the manufacturing unit.
 - Coordinate with external auditors, banks, consultants, and regulatory bodies for all finance-related matters.
 - Develop internal controls, risk management strategies, and financial policies
 - Evaluate and report financial risks and opportunities; recommend and implement corrective actions as necessary.
 - Partner with production and procurement teams to analyze operational performance and drive profitability.
 
Qualifications and Experience :
Chartered Accountant (CA) – Mandatory7+ years of post-qualification experience, preferably in a manufacturing / FMCG setupStrong knowledge of Indian Accounting Standards, Direct & Indirect Taxation, Costing, and ComplianceExperience in ERP environments (e.g., SAP, Tally, or equivalent)Proficiency in MS Excel, financial modeling, and analytical toolsExcellent leadership, analytical, and communication skillsCompensation : As per industry standards