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The role is the custodian of financial integrity across the company - spanning the Head Office and manufacturing facilities - and serves as a trusted business partner to the CFO and leadership team. The Finance Controller will own end-to-end controllership - from statutory compliance and audit management to SAP-driven operations, treasury, and taxation. Critically, the individual must be able to translate financial data into actionable performance insights that support commercial decision-making across pricing, margins, and channel economics. Key Responsibilities 1. Financial Reporting & Statutory ComplianceEnsure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with Ind AS\nOwn the financial close process - drive discipline, speed, and quality in period-end closing through SAP\nEnsure full compliance with applicable Ind AS standards including Ind AS 115 (revenue recognition), Ind AS 116 (leases), Ind AS 2 (inventories), and other relevant standards\nManage the full statutory audit cycle - including planning, data rooms, schedule preparation, and audit closure - with Big 4 statutory auditors\nServe as the primary interface with the statutory audit engagement team and partner-level discussions\nProactively anticipate and resolve audit queries; drive timely sign-off with minimal qualifications\nCoordinate and manage tax audits, internal audits, and cost audits\nPrepare Board-level and Audit Committee financial packages, including notes to accounts and MD&A sections 2. SAP Governance & Finance Systems\nAct as finance owner for SAP - driving governance, controls, and continuous improvement across FI/CO modules\nOversee SAP I2C (Invoice-to-Cash) cycle: billing, collections, credit management, and cash application - ensuring end-to-end process discipline from order through receipt\nEnsure seamless integration and reconciliation across FI, CO, MM, and SD modules\nLead SAP-based financial closing, inter-company reconciliations, and MIS reporting\nStrengthen master data governance across customers, vendors, SKUs, and pricing hierarchies\nImplement and enforce system controls - credit limits, pricing discipline, approval workflows, and tolerance levels\nDrive automation, process improvements, and reporting enhancements in collaboration with IT 3. Internal Controls & Risk Management\nDesign, implement, and maintain a robust Internal Financial Controls (IFC) framework across financial reporting and operational processes\nOwn the internal control environment - including SOPs, control self-assessments, and IFC testing - in line with Companies Act requirements\nOversee GL, AP, AR, billing, and revenue recognition controls across Head Office and factories\nEnsure robust balance sheet reconciliations - inventory, GR/IR, receivables, payables, and intercompany\nDrive prompt closure of audit observations (internal and statutory) and implement systemic improvements\nCoordinate with internal audit teams; ensure findings are tracked and addressed within agreed timelines 4. Performance Management & Business Insights\nLead annual budgeting, monthly rolling forecasts, and long-range financial planning processes\nDrive SAP-enabled MIS reporting, variance analysis, and management dashboards for CFO and leadership review\nBuild and maintain a performance analytics framework that tracks P&L drivers - channel-wise, product-wise, and geography-wise\nProvide actionable financial insights to support pricing decisions, margin improvement, and product portfolio optimization\nPartner with Sales, Supply Chain, and Operations leadership to connect financial performance with operational KPIs\nPrepare materials for Board reviews, Audit Committee, and investor reporting 5. Treasury & Working Capital Management\nManage end-to-end treasury operations including cash flow planning, banking relationships, and liquidity management\nMonitor and manage bank limits, working capital borrowings, and interest costs; optimize funding mix\nDrive discipline in cash flow forecasting and variance tracking; own the 13-week cash flow model\nManage forex exposure and hedging strategies for import payments and foreign currency obligations\nOversee debtor collections, payment terms, and working capital cycle efficiency in conjunction with the I2C process\nMaintain strong institutional relationships with banks and financial institutions 6. Direct & Indirect Taxation\nEnsure full compliance with direct tax (income tax, advance tax, TDS, transfer pricing) and indirect tax (GST, customs) regulations\nOversee timely filings, assessments, and active management of tax litigation and contingencies\nManage GST credit flows, reconciliations, and working capital impact of indirect taxes\nOptimize tax positions within compliance boundaries; identify structuring opportunities with advisors\nWork closely with external tax consultants and manage departmental assessments 7. Team Leadership & Capability Building\nLead and develop the finance team across accounts, treasury, and taxation functions\nBuild team capabilities in SAP, analytics, Ind AS, and business finance partnership\nDrive a high-performance, ownership-driven culture with clear accountability and KPIs\nCreate succession pipelines and structured development plans for team members\nRequirements Qualifications and Experience Qualification Chartered Accountant (CA) - Mandatory. Cost Accountant (CMA) or MBA Finance may be considered as an additional qualification, not a substitute. Experience 10-12 years of post-qualification experience. Prior experience in manufacturing, furniture/hardware, FMCG, or distribution-led businesses with significant inventory and working capital complexity is preferred. Statutory Audit Demonstrated experience in managing Big 4 statutory audits end-to-end, including partner/manager engagement, complex accounting discussions, and timely closure. ERP / Systems Strong hands-on experience in SAP FI/CO is mandatory. Working knowledge of SAP I2C (Invoice-to-Cash), MM, and SD modules is preferred. 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