OfBusiness - Finance Controller - CA/CMA

Finance Controller - Only CA or CMA (Qualified in 2020 or - Gujarat Foils Limited

Qualification - CA or CMA (Qualified in 2020 or later)

Experience - 2-4 Years (Post-Qualification)

About The Role

We are looking for a qualified and dynamic Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost Accountant (CMA) to join our finance team. This role is ideal for a finance professional who enjoys blending technical accounting expertise with business acumen. You will play a pivotal role in driving financial performance, ensuring statutory compliance, and partnering with business teams to enable data-driven decision-making. The role offers a balance of Plant Finance, Business Finance, and

Strategic FP&A exposure-making it a great opportunity for professionals seeking a holistic finance experience in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plant Finance
• Manage and monitor all plant-level financial activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and process efficiency.
• Collaborate with operations and production teams to provide meaningful financial insights for cost optimization and productivity improvement.
• Track plant KPIs, analyze cost variances, and implement control measures for improved profitability.
• Business Finance, Budgeting & Forecasting
• Drive the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and variance analysis process in collaboration with business and functional heads.
• Develop financial models and performance dashboards to support strategic and operational decisions.
• Evaluate business performance, profitability, and investment proposals using robust financial analysis.
• Partner with leadership to align financial goals with organizational objectives.
• Month-End Closing & MIS Reporting
• Lead the month-end and year-end financial closure processes in line with accounting policies and timelines.
• Prepare and review MIS reports, highlighting trends, deviations, and actionable insights.
• Present data-driven analysis to management to support performance reviews and business planning.
• Finalization of Accounts & Audit Management
• Ensure timely and accurate finalization of books of accounts as per statutory and Ind AS requirements.
• Coordinate effectively with statutory, internal, and tax auditors for seamless audit closures.
• Address audit observations, ensure proper reconciliations, and maintain complete audit documentation.
• Taxation & Compliance
• Manage end-to-end compliance under Direct and Indirect Tax laws including GST, TDS, and Income Tax.
• Prepare and review statutory returns, assessments, and responses to notices.
• Liaise with tax consultants and authorities to ensure timely and accurate compliance.
• Accounts Payable & Internal Controls
• Oversee the complete Accounts Payable (AP) function, including invoice processing, vendor management, and disbursements.
• Strengthen internal control mechanisms to prevent errors, leakages, and policy deviations.
• Ensure timely reconciliations and vendor issue resolution.
  
  

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS), Companies Act, and Taxation laws.
• Proven exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting in a manufacturing setup.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, financial modeling, and ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/Tally or equivalent).
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate numbers into business insights.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross functional teams.
• High attention to detail, process orientation, and a proactive problem-solving approach.
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work closely with leadership on financial strategy and business performance.
• Exposure to both plant operations and corporate finance functions.
• A growth-oriented environment that encourages learning, ownership, and innovation in finance practices.
  
  

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