Financial Controller

Employer:Confidential Manufacturing Client

Experience:8–12 years

Qualification:Chartered Accountant

About the Role

Financial Controller for a manufacturing business based in Greater Noida. The role is suited to an experienced finance professional who can oversee financial operations, strengthen internal controls, manage statutory compliance, and provide meaningful financial insights to business leadership.

The position will play a key role in connecting Indian finance operations with international group reporting requirements. The ideal candidate should combine strong accounting and taxation expertise with practical experience in manufacturing finance, cost management, budgeting, and working capital control.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting

Oversee the complete financial accounting and reporting function for the Indian entity.

Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with applicable Indian accounting standards.

Prepare management reports, financial analyses, and variance reports to support business decisions.

Coordinate group reporting, consolidation schedules, and intercompany reconciliations with international stakeholders.

Maintain robust accounting processes and internal financial controls.

Taxation & Statutory Compliance

* Manage GST, TDS, corporate income tax, and other applicable statutory filings.

* Coordinate statutory audits, tax audits, assessments, and regulatory submissions.

* Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, FEMA, RBI guidelines, and applicable financial regulations.

* Oversee foreign exchange transactions and cross-border financial activities.

* Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, banks, and regulatory authorities.

Manufacturing Finance & Cost Control

* Establish and monitor product costing and manufacturing cost-accounting processes.

* Analyse material costs, inventory movements, production-related expenses, and cost variances.

* Monitor working capital, cash flow, receivables, payables, and inventory levels.

* Develop budgets, forecasts, and financial plans to improve cost efficiency and profitability.

* Identify financial risks and recommend appropriate control measures.

Team & Stakeholder Management

* Lead and guide the finance and accounts team, including accounting and stores-related reporting functions.

* Coordinate with business leadership and international finance stakeholders.

* Improve financial reporting accuracy, operational efficiency, and compliance practices.

* Support management with financial insights, business performance analysis, and planning.

Required Qualifications & Experience

* Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) is mandatory.

* 8–12 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, controllership, or financial management.

* Strong experience in an in-house finance role, preferably within manufacturing or an industrial business.

* Thorough understanding of Indian taxation, including GST, TDS, corporate tax, and customs duties.

* Practical experience in product costing, inventory accounting, cost control, and working capital management.

* Experience with budgeting, forecasting, treasury, cash flow planning, and financial analysis.

* Exposure to multinational organisations or companies reporting to an overseas parent entity.

* Working knowledge of FEMA, RBI regulations, intercompany transactions, and group reporting.

* Experience using ERP or accounting systems such as SAP, Oracle, Tally, or equivalent.

* Strong communication, analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

* Ability to communicate effectively in English with local and international stakeholders.

Preferred Candidate Profile

Candidates with experience in manufacturing finance, foreign-owned businesses, international group reporting, or export-oriented industrial organisations will be preferred.

Professionals whose experience is limited to bookkeeping, routine accounting, or audit assignments without hands-on ownership of business finance operations may not be suitable for this position.

Pay: ₹3,600,000.00 - ₹4,400,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person