Head of Finance with Manufacturing Expertise

About the Company

Our client is a prominent international platform specializing in renewable energy finance.

Role Overview

We are seeking a proactive Head of Finance, poised to advance into a CFO position within 3 to 5 years. The role is based in Ghaziabad, focusing on a manufacturing plant environment. Candidates should hold a CA or CMA qualification and have over a decade of experience directing finance and accounting operations in manufacturing settings. Preference is for applicants residing within a 10 km radius of Pilkhuwa, Ghaziabad.

Primary Responsibilities

• Devise and implement financial strategies that align with corporate goals, including long-range planning and forecasting.
• Manage the financial and accounting functions comprehensively for the manufacturing unit, ensuring precise and punctual financial reports such as MIS, profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Guarantee compliance with statutory requirements including GST, TDS, and Income Tax, and work closely with auditors for all types of audits.
• Apply cost control techniques to curtail expenses, analyze production and operational costs, and supervise budget preparation and monitoring including CAPEX.
• Oversee treasury activities and cash flows to maintain operational liquidity, manage banking relations, and handle fundraising.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks, establish sound internal controls, and support risk management related to currency, interest rates, and other financial uncertainties.
• Lead and develop the finance and accounts team, promote financial best practices, and coordinate cross-departmentally with operations, HR, and sales teams for enhanced financial efficiency.

Candidate Requirements

• Mandatory qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost & Management Accountant (CMA).
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in finance and accounting within a manufacturing plant environment.
• Expertise in plant finance, costing, budgeting, and financial planning.
• Proficient with ERP systems such as SAP and Tally.
• Strong understanding of taxation, compliance obligations, and financial regulations.
• Experience managing finance teams and collaborating with senior leadership.
• Capability to strategically elevate financial operations with a growth path leading to CFO responsibilities.

Additional Information

• This is a critical leadership role with direct exposure to senior management.
• Applicants should preferably live within a 10 km radius of Pilkhuwa, Ghaziabad.

Why Consider This Job?

• Chance to be groomed into a CFO role within the organisation over the next 3 to 5 years.
• Opportunity to join a fast-expanding manufacturing company.
• Engage in a high-impact position that influences significant business decisions.