Deputy General Manager – Finance

ROLE PURPOSE To lead and oversee the Finance & Accounts function with responsibility for financial reporting, planning and analysis, taxation, statutory compliance, treasury, cash-flow management, internal controls and audit. The role will act as a strategic finance partner to leadership, providing timely financial insights and strong financial governance to support growth and profitability. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Financial Management & Reporting • Lead the Finance & Accounts function, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant accounting and reporting. • Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing and reporting. • Drive MIS, management reports, financial analysis and business performance dashboards. Budgeting, Planning & Business Partnering • Lead annual budgeting, forecasting and financial planning. • Monitor actuals against budgets and provide variance analysis and forward-looking insights. • Partner with business leaders to evaluate financial implications of key decisions and initiatives. Treasury & Working Capital • Oversee cash-flow planning, treasury operations and fund utilisation. • Manage banking relationships, working capital and funding requirements. • Drive initiatives to improve receivables, payables and cash conversion cycles. Taxation & Statutory Compliance • Ensure timely compliance with GST, TDS, Income Tax, Companies Act and applicable statutory requirements. • Oversee tax assessments, notices and filings. • Coordinate with external tax advisors and consultants where required. Audit & Financial Controls • Lead statutory, internal, tax and other financial audits. • Strengthen financial controls, accounting policies, approval mechanisms and risk management. • Identify control gaps and ensure timely corrective and preventive action. ERP, Process Excellence & Leadership • Ensure effective utilisation and governance of ERP and financial systems. • Drive automation, process standardisation and continuous improvement. • Lead, mentor and develop the Finance team and establish clear accountability. IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE • Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 10–15 years of post-qualification experience. • Strong experience across financial accounting, reporting, FP&A;, taxation, treasury, audit and financial controls. • Experience in Real Estate, Construction, Infrastructure or Manufacturing preferred. • Strong working knowledge of Ind AS, GST, Income Tax, Companies Act and statutory compliance. • Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, MIS, cash-flow and working capital management. • Strong exposure to ERP systems, financial automation and process improvement. • Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and financial analysis. • Strong leadership and stakeholder-management capabilities. • High commercial acumen, analytical ability, integrity and attention to detail. • Ability to operate as a business partner to leadership.