Financial Controller - AgriTech - CA

Budget : 20-24 LPA | AgriTech / Food Engineering - Full-time - Pune, Maharashtra ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY : - A leading AgriTech and food engineering company based in Pune - with over 15 years of innovation in agri-processing, food engineering solutions, and ingredient technologies - is looking for a seasoned Head of Finance to lead its finance function. - This is a senior leadership role with direct visibility to the founding team, ideal for someone who wants to build financial rigour in a growing, multi-division business. WHY THIS ROLE EXISTS : The business has scaled significantly across agri-processing, food engineering, and ingredients verticals, operating across multiple geographies. The leadership now requires a strong finance head to institutionalise controls, lead statutory compliance, drive strategic financial planning, and support the next phase of growth. WHAT YOU'LL OWN : Financial Reporting : - Lead preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements across all business divisions - Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards - Ind AS / IFRS / GAAP - Oversee general ledger, reconciliations, and month-end / year-end closing processes - Present financial reports, insights, and variance analysis to senior leadership - Drive automation and process improvements across financial reporting Statutory Audit & Compliance : - Own end-to-end statutory audit process and coordinate with external auditors - Ensure timely closure of audit observations and implementation of recommendations - Manage tax audits, internal audits, and all regulatory filings - Ensure compliance with Companies Act, Income Tax, GST, and other applicable laws - Maintain audit-ready documentation and financial records at all times Internal Controls & Governance : - Design, implement, and monitor financial controls and SOPs across the organisation - Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies to leadership - Support internal audit reviews and ensure timely corrective actions Budgeting & Financial Planning : - Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes - Monitor budget vs actuals and provide actionable commentary to management - Support cash flow management and working capital optimisation across divisions - Partner with business heads on financial modelling for new initiatives and expansions Team Leadership : - Lead, mentor, and scale the finance team - Foster a culture of compliance, accuracy, and continuous improvement - Allocate responsibilities and ensure high standards of accountability WHAT YOU'LL BRING : Core qualifications & skills : - CA (Qualified) - Mandatory 6+ years experience Statutory Audit Ind AS / IFRS / GAAP - GST & Tax Compliance Budgeting & Forecasting Internal Controls ERP Systems - MIS Reporting Advanced Excel Working Capital Mgmt Team Leadership - Prior exposure to agri, food processing, manufacturing, or multi-division businesses will be an added advantage. ROLE DETAILS : LOCATION - Pune, Maharashtra COMPENSATION - 20,00,000 - 24,00,000 per annum EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Full-time QUALIFICATION : CA (Qualified) - Mandatory