Senior Finance Controller – Manufacturing Operations

Candidates from Manufacturing backgorund & Fluency in Spoken & Written English language will be preferred

Finance Controller – Manufacturing

Location: Navi Mumbai (Vashi)

Industry: Manufacturing / Engineering

Experience: 10–15 Years

Reporting To: CFO / Senior Management

About The Company

Our client is a leading ₹2,000+ Crore manufacturing organization with a strong market presence and a focus on operational excellence, financial discipline, and sustainable growth. The company offers an opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and contribute to strategic business decisions in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Finance Controller to lead and strengthen the Finance & Accounts function. The ideal candidate should have strong manufacturing finance experience with expertise in costing, inventory accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, compliance, and business partnering. This role requires a hands-on finance professional who can drive financial controls, operational efficiency, and management reporting while supporting business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Controllership

• Oversee end-to-end Finance & Accounts operations.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Monitor internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
  
  

Manufacturing Finance & Costing

• Drive product costing, cost analysis, and profitability assessment.
• Monitor inventory valuation, stock controls, and inventory accounting.
• Analyze manufacturing variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Support plant and operational teams with financial insights and performance monitoring.
  
  

Budgeting, Forecasting & MIS

• Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
• Prepare management reports, financial dashboards, and business performance analysis.
• Monitor KPIs and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
  
  

Compliance & Audit

• Manage statutory compliance including GST, TDS, Income Tax, and other regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate internal, statutory, tax, and cost audits.
• Ensure timely closure of audit observations and compliance matters.
  
  

Treasury & Working Capital Management

• Monitor cash flow, fund planning, and working capital requirements.
• Coordinate with banks and financial institutions.
• Drive improvements in receivables, payables, and inventory cycles.
  
  

ERP & Process Improvement

• Ensure effective utilization of SAP/ERP systems.
• Drive automation and process improvement initiatives across finance operations.
• Support ERP enhancements and reporting improvements.
  
  

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead and mentor the finance team.
• Partner with business heads, operations teams, auditors, and senior management.
• Support strategic decision-making through financial analysis and business insights.
  
  

Mandatory Requirements

• 12–18 years of Finance & Accounts experience in Manufacturing organizations.
• Strong exposure to:
• Costing & Cost Control
• Inventory Accounting
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Manufacturing MIS
• Working Capital Management
• Financial Reporting
• Statutory Compliance & Audits
• Hands-on experience in SAP or equivalent ERP environment.
• Experience managing finance teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• CA / CMA preferred.
• MBA Finance may be considered with strong manufacturing finance experience.
• Experience in Engineering, Industrial Manufacturing, Capital Goods, Electrical, Auto Components, or Process Manufacturing sectors.
  
  

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Currently working as Finance Controller, Plant Controller, Commercial Finance Manager, Senior Manager Finance, AGM Finance, or DGM Finance.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and business finance.
• Ability to work closely with leadership teams and influence business decisions.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and capable of managing a high-performance finance function.
  
  

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