Country Finance Manager

Company Description

Calderys is a leading global provider for industries operating in high-temperature conditions, specializing in thermal protection for industrial equipment with refractory products and advanced solutions. With a presence in more than 30 countries, Calderys has a strong footprint in the Americas through the brand HWI (HarbisonWalker International). The company supports energy transition needs with over 150 years of experience and an international network of experts. Headquartered in Paris, France, Calderys employs 4,500 people and operates 50 plants across five continents.

Role Description

Core Roles & Responsibilities

• Financial Consolidation

Oversee the consolidation of financial statements from various entities.

Ensure compliance with accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, IND-AS).

Prepare consolidated financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Analyze financial results and variances across entities.

Support executive decision-making with insights from consolidated data.

Administer consolidation software (SAP / Oracle and global tools).

Ensure data integrity and automation of consolidation processes.

Collaborate with IT and finance teams to improve system efficiency.

Ensure timely and accurate completion of multiple audits in India

Liaise with external auditors during group audits.

Maintain documentation and controls for audit readiness.

Streamline consolidation workflows and reporting timelines.

Implement best practices across entities.

Train local finance teams on consolidation procedures.

Work closely with regional controllers, FP&A, and corporate finance team

Coordinate with tax, treasury, shared service and legal teams for group-level reporting.

Plant accounting : Understand variance and reporting thereof and co-ordination with plants

Direct and Indirect tax : Good understanding of direct and indirect taxes

Skills & Qualifications

Strong knowledge of accounting principles and consolidation practices.

Experience with SAP ERP and consolidation tools.

Analytical mindset with attention to detail.

Excellent communication and project management skills.

Profile / Competencies :

Education, background, level of experience

CA / CIMA / with 10 + years of post-qualification experience with a proven track record

Preferred :

Hand on knowledge on Microsoft products

Work experience in a manufacturing company would be an advantage

Experience in working with Shared service teams / collaboration with FP&A of a large multinational company will be an added advantage

Skills Required

Sap, Financial Consolidation, Ifrs, Oracle, microsoft products