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.