Senior Manager/Assistant General Manager - Finance - Manufacturing Business

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Finance to lead end-to-end financial operations, regulatory compliance, and treasury management for our manufacturing business. This role reports to executive leadership and acts as a key business partner responsible for driving financial governance, operational efficiency, and cash flow optimization. Key Responsibilities: Financial Accounting & Reporting: - Lead and streamline month-end, quarter-end, and annual financial closing processes. - Prepare standalone and consolidated financial statements in strict compliance with Ind AS and statutory frameworks. - Design, compile, and present monthly MIS, budget vs. actual variance reports, and executive dashboards for leadership and Board meetings. Treasury & Working Capital Management: - Manage daily liquidity, cash flow forecasting, and fund positioning to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing and procurement operations. - Oversee banking relationships, working capital limits, term loan covenants, Letter of Credit (LC), Bank Guarantee (BG), and Fixed Deposit Receipts (FDR). - Optimize working capital cycles across inventory, Accounts Payable (AP), and Accounts Receivable (AR). Taxation, Compliance & Governance: - Supervise operational controls across AP, AR, GST, TDS, advance tax, and payroll compliances. - Direct the timely filing of direct/indirect tax returns, annual returns, and tax assessments. - Manage and close Statutory, Internal, Tax, and Cost Audits with zero non-compliance. Planning, Budgeting & Controls: - Lead annual budgeting exercises, mid-term forecasting, and Capex evaluation for plant operations. - Establish robust internal financial controls (IFC), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and cost-control initiatives across plant sites. Candidate Profile: - Education: Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA). Additional qualifications (ICWA/CMA/CS) are an advantage. - Experience: Significant exposure to the manufacturing sector (plant accounting, inventory controls, supply chain finance). - Technical Acumen: In-depth working knowledge of Ind AS, GST, Direct Tax regulations, Cost Audit mechanisms, and banking instruments (LC/BG/Term Loans). - Systems: Hands-on experience with Tier-1 ERPs (SAP S/4HANA, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics) and advanced MS Excel/Power BI. - Leadership: Proven track record of managing multi-disciplinary finance teams and interfacing directly with executive boards and external auditors.