Head of Finance

A leading processing equipment manufacturer (part of a global group) seeks a Finance Head (General Manager) to oversee financial discipline, ensure compliance, and lead strategic financial initiatives.

Job Responsibilities :

• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and long-term forecasting to align with strategic goals.
• Monitor financial projections and performance against budgets, ensuring accuracy.
• Optimize working capital to maintain liquidity and support operational cash flow.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (balance sheets, P&L, cash flows).
• Coordinate timely monthly and statutory reporting to the Parent Company.
• Lead audits, tax filings, and compliance with accounting standards (e.g., IFRS) and regulatory requirements.
• Provide accurate financial analysis for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring timely MIS reporting to Group companies.
• Implement cost control measures, focusing on manufacturing expenses, to enhance margins; oversee product costing, inventory valuation, and overhead management.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws coordinating with tax authorities and auditors for timely submissions.
• Lead SAP system implementation to enhance financial reporting and accounting processes.
• Mentor and develop a finance and accounts team to drive performance and growth.
• Assist in pricing strategies and assess financial impacts of business decisions.
• Manage relationships with banks, auditors, tax consultants, and financial institutions.
• Represent the company in meetings with investors and financial stakeholders as needed.

Qualifications & Experience :

Skills Required

Financial Analysis, Statutory Reporting, tax filings , Financial Planning, Financial Projections, Audits, Inventory Valuation, Budgeting, Pricing Strategies, Product Costing