Finance manager

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) – Mandatory

7+ years of post-qualification experience, preferably in a manufacturing / FMCG setup

Strong knowledge of Indian Accounting Standards, Direct & Indirect Taxation, Costing, and Compliance

Experience in ERP environments (e.g., SAP, Tally, or equivalent)

Proficiency in MS Excel, financial modeling, and analytical tools

Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills

Compensation : As per industry standards