Job Description

Job Title

General Manager - Finance & Strategy (GM - Finance)

Role Overview

The General Manager - Finance will be a key strategic partner to leadership, responsible for

financial planning, investment readiness, funding strategy, and long-term financial governance

of the organisation. The role focuses on

project finance, financial modelling, bank and investor engagement, and capital structuring

, while ensuring that accounting, compliance, and controls remain robust and audit-ready.

This is a

senior finance leadership role

, not a routine accounting position.

Key Responsibilities

The GM - Finance will lead the preparation of

end-to-end financial models from scratch

for new projects, expansions, and business verticals. This includes building integrated models covering revenue assumptions, cost structures, working capital cycles, CAPEX, funding mix, debt servicing, cash flows, IRR, NPV, break-even, and sensitivity analysis.

The role involves

creating professional investment pitches and financial decks

for banks, financial institutions, investors, and internal stakeholders. The incumbent will translate business plans into

bankable financial proposals

, including DPRs, CMA data, project reports, and funding justifications.

The GM - Finance will manage

banking relationships and project finance

, including term loans, working capital facilities, LC/BG structures, renewals, restructuring, and covenant compliance. The role includes negotiating interest rates, structuring repayment schedules, optimising debt-equity mix, and monitoring fund utilisation.

A key responsibility is

capital structuring and equity management

, including equity infusion planning, share capital accounting, valuation support, return projections, and alignment of funding strategy with business growth objectives.

The role will lead

budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning

, ensuring alignment between operational plans and financial outcomes. This includes scenario planning, stress testing, and advising management on financial risks and opportunities.

The GM - Finance will oversee statutory compliance, audits, and accounting governance to ensure financial integrity. While transactional accounting is managed by the accounts team, the GM ensures

accuracy, controls, timelines, and compliance readiness

across GST, income tax, TDS, and statutory audits.

The role also includes

financial governance and internal controls

, strengthening SOPs, approval matrices, delegation of authority, and compliance frameworks suitable for a growing, multi-business organisation.

The GM - Finance will act as a

single point of contact for auditors, banks, consultants, and advisors

, supporting due diligence, audits, and financial reviews with confidence and credibility.

What This Role Is NOT

Not a data-entry or voucher-posting role Not a routine day-to-day accountant position Not limited to compliance execution

Required Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should be a

senior finance professional

with strong exposure to

project finance, financial modelling, bank funding, and investment presentations

. A B.Com with M.Com / CA / ICWA / CMA is preferred.

The candidate should have

15-30 years of progressive experience

, with a proven track record in building financial models, preparing bank proposals, handling funding discussions, and supporting investment decisions. Exposure to manufacturing, infrastructure, real estate, or capital-intensive businesses will be an advantage.

Strong understanding of accounting standards, taxation, banking operations, loan structures, and financial reporting is essential, along with the ability to connect financial outcomes to business strategy.

Proficiency in Excel (advanced financial modelling), Tally / ERP systems, and financial presentation tools is required.

Key Skills

Financial modelling from scratch, project finance, investment pitch creation, bank proposals and CMA data, DPR preparation, equity and debt structuring, cash flow forecasting, IRR and NPV analysis, budgeting and forecasting, banking negotiations, audit and compliance oversight, financial governance, MIS and strategic reporting.

Role Details

Role: Finance & Accounting - GM
Industry Type: Accounting / Auditing
Department: Finance & Accounting
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ?50,000.00 - ?200,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Cell phone reimbursement Internet reimbursement Provident Fund
Work Location: In person