Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Chennai

Employment Type

Full-time

Experience

8–15 years

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Finance Manager to oversee the company's financial operations, manage the finance team, and ensure the organization's financial health. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in financial planning, budgeting, P&L; management, statutory compliance, taxation, cash flow management, and financial reporting. This role requires strategic thinking, leadership, and the ability to support business growth through sound financial decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management

Manage the overall finance and accounting functions of the organization.

Prepare, review, and analyse monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

Develop and monitor annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.

Ensure effective cash flow management and working capital optimisation.

Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger activities.

Profit & Loss (P&L;) Management

Own and monitor the company's Profit & Loss (P&L;).

Analyse revenue, expenses, margins, and profitability.

Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve financial performance.

Present financial insights and recommendations to senior management.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A;)

Conduct financial modelling and business forecasting.

Monitor key financial KPIs and provide actionable insights.

Prepare variance analysis comparing actuals against budgets and forecasts.

Support strategic business planning and investment decisions.

Compliance & Taxation

Ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and financial reporting requirements.

Manage direct and indirect tax compliance (GST, TDS, Income Tax, VAT, etc., as applicable).

Coordinate with auditors, tax consultants, banks,



and regulatory authorities.

Lead internal and external audit processes.

Team Management

Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounts team.

Allocate responsibilities and monitor team performance.

Establish financial controls and standard operating procedures.

Drive process improvements and automation initiatives.

Stakeholder Management

Work closely with business leaders to support operational and strategic decisions.

Prepare management reports and presentations for leadership.

Manage relationships with banks, investors, auditors, and external consultants.

Risk & Internal Controls

Develop and maintain strong internal financial controls.

Identify financial risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

Required Skills

Strong knowledge of financial accounting principles.

Expertise in P&L; management and financial analysis.

Budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.

Cash flow and working capital management.

Taxation and statutory compliance.

Financial reporting and MIS preparation.

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, Tally, or similar).

Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modelling.

Robust leadership and people management skills.

Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or related field.

Preferred Experience

8–15 years of experience in finance and accounting.

Experience managing a finance team.

Experience handling end-to-end finance operations.

Exposure to multinational or corporate environments is preferred.

Key Competencies

Strategic financial planning

Leadership and team management

Business partnering

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Risk management

Attention to detail

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Salary: as per market standard

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