Job Description

Job Title: Head of Finance / Finance Director (Manufacturing)

Reporting To: CEO / Managing Director

Experience Required: Minimum 15 Years in Finance Leadership

I. Position Summary

The Head of Finance is a senior executive responsible for the entire financial function, strategy, and overall fiscal health of the manufacturing company. This role demands a proven leader with

mandatory, deep operational knowledge

across all core business units (Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, R&D) to drive performance, optimize working capital, and ensure strict financial compliance.

II. Core Requirements

Experience:

Minimum

15 years

of progressive financial leadership experience, with significant time spent in a

manufacturing or production environment

(Tier 1/2 preferred).

Business Acumen:

Demonstrated, hands-on knowledge of

all major company functions

including Cost Accounting, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Logistics, Sales Forecasting, and R&D project valuation.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.

CPA, CMA, or MBA is highly preferred.

Leadership:

Proven ability to manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance and accounting team.
III. Key Responsibilities

A. Strategic Finance & Planning

Lead the annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial planning processes. Provide financial modeling and strategic analysis for major

CapEx

(Capital Expenditure) projects and new business ventures. Manage banking relationships, capital structure, and cash flow to ensure liquidity and profitability.
B. Operational and Cost Control

Oversee

Cost Accounting

systems, ensuring accurate standard costing, variance analysis (Material Usage, Labor Efficiency), and inventory valuation. Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to optimize

working capital

(Inventory, AR, AP) and drive down manufacturing costs. Evaluate financial viability of

R&D and engineering projects

, ensuring alignment with commercial returns. Collaborate with Sales on pricing strategies, margin analysis, and sales performance tracking.
C. Reporting, Compliance & Risk

Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting in compliance with

GAAP/IFRS

and all statutory requirements. Manage internal and external audit processes and maintain a rigorous system of

internal controls

. Oversee tax planning and compliance functions.
IV. Skills and Competencies

Expert proficiency with Tier 1/2

ERP systems

(e.g., SAP, Oracle, Dynamics) in a manufacturing context. Exceptional analytical and financial modeling skills. Proven ability to act as a

business partner

, translating complex financial data into clear, actionable business strategies for non-finance leaders. Strong communication and presentation skills (written and verbal).
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹80,000.00 - ₹100,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Paid sick time Paid time off
Application Question(s):

What is the annual turnover of your current company in crores?
Education:

Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:

Finance: 10 years (Required) * Manufacturing: 10 years (Required)