Finance Head

Role & responsibilities

Position Summary

The Finance Head will be responsible for managing the organization's overall Finance and Accounts function,

ensuring financial discipline, statutory compliance, accurate accounting, cash-flow management, financial

reporting and effective financial planning. The role will also provide strategic financial insights to management for

informed business decision-making. Budget preparation and tracking of financial goals would be a key assignment

for the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the overall Finance & Accounts function of the organization.

• Prepare and monitor annual budgets, financial plans, forecasts and cash-flow requirements.

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, MIS, management reports and financial analysis.

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, bank

reconciliation and month-end/year-end closing.

• Ensure compliance with applicable taxation, statutory, regulatory and financial reporting requirements.

• Coordinate with statutory auditors, internal auditors, tax consultants, banks and other financial institutions.

• Monitor working capital, receivables, payables and overall cash-flow management.

• Establish and strengthen financial controls, accounting policies and internal control systems.

• Review financial performance, identify variances and provide recommendations for improving profitability and

cost efficiency.

• Ensure timely completion of GST, TDS and other applicable statutory compliances.

• Support management in financial planning, business decisions, investment analysis and cost optimization.

• Manage banking operations, fund requirements and relationships with financial institutions.

• Lead, mentor and manage the Finance & Accounts team by setting clear objectives, ensuring accountability,

developing team capabilities and maintaining high standards of financial accuracy and compliance.

• Ensure proper maintenance and safeguarding of financial records and supporting documentation.

Qualifications:

• M.Com or Equivalent Degree in Finance, Accounts, Commerce or a related discipline Mandatory.

• Strong working knowledge of ERP, Tally and other Accounting/Finance software – Mandatory.

• Excellent proficiency in MS Excel and financial reporting tools.

Experience & Competencies:

• 10–14 years of relevant experience in Finance & Accounts, preferably with experience in a managerial or

leadership role.

• Very strong practical knowledge of ERP, Tally and accounting software.

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, taxation and statutory compliance.

• Excellent analytical, numerical and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong financial planning, budgeting and cash-flow management skills.

• Good understanding of internal controls, audit processes and risk management.

• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skills.

• High level of integrity, accuracy and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and provide strategic financial guidance to senior management.

Preferred Industry Exposure - Candidates with experience in Manufacturing, Agriculture & Agri-inputs,

Fertilizer, Organic/Bio-fertilizer, Chemical, Engineering or other process-driven industries will be

preferred.

Key Success Areas - Success in this role will be measured through financial accuracy and reporting,

statutory compliance, effective cash-flow and working-capital management, budgeting and cost

control, strong internal financial controls, audit readiness, timely MIS and management reporting,