Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Finance professional to lead the Finance & Accounts function across multiple manufacturing units.

The position calls for a strong finance leader who can go beyond routine accounting, compliance and reporting, and work closely with the Management in strengthening financial systems, improving business performance and preparing the organisation for its next decade of growth.

The incumbent will play a key role in financial planning, profitability improvement, cost optimisation, working capital management, internal controls and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategic Planning

- Lead the Finance & Accounts function across multiple manufacturing units.
- Partner with the Managing Director and Management on financial strategy and business decisions.
- Develop budgets, financial forecasts and long-term financial plans.
- Provide meaningful financial insights to improve profitability and business performance.
- Support business expansion, capacity enhancement and investment decisions.

Manufacturing Finance & Cost Control

- Oversee manufacturing costing, inventory valuation and plant finance.
- Monitor production costs, margins and operational expenses.
- Drive cost optimisation and improve financial efficiency across units.
- Strengthen working capital, cash flow and fund management.

Accounts, Reporting & Compliance

- Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger and payroll.
- Ensure timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and MIS.
- Ensure statutory compliance covering GST, TDS, Income Tax, PF, ESI and Companies Act requirements.
- Manage statutory, internal and tax audits.
- Oversee banking operations, export documentation and foreign exchange management,



as applicable.
- Strengthen internal controls, accounting policies and financial procedures.

Team & Process Management

- Lead, mentor and develop the Finance & Accounts teams.
- Establish standardised systems and processes across multiple units.
- Drive automation, ERP utilisation and process improvements.
- Build a strong finance function capable of supporting the organisation's future growth.

Candidate Profile

- CA / ICWA (CMA) preferred.
- Alternatively, MBA Finance from a reputed institution.
- Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in Finance & Accounts.
- Currently working as Manager / Senior Manager / Finance Controller / Head - Finance or equivalent.
- Experience in manufacturing, preferably automotive, forging or engineering components.
- Demonstrated experience managing finance operations across multiple units.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing costing, plant finance, inventory and working capital.
- Good exposure to Ind AS, GST, Income Tax, TDS and statutory compliance.
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics or equivalent.
- Proven ability to lead teams and interact with senior management.

Leadership Expectations We are looking for a finance leader with:

- A long-term business perspective and strategic vision.
- The maturity to work closely with the Managing Director and Management.
- The ability to build systems, processes and teams for the next phase of organisational growth.
- Strong commercial acumen, ownership and decision-making ability.
- A proactive approach to financial discipline, operational efficiency and profitability.

This is an opportunity for an experienced finance qualified to take ownership of the Finance function and contribute meaningfully to the organisation's next decade of growth.

📌 Manager / Senior Manager / Head - Finance & Accounts (Chennai)
🏢 Skillmine
📍 Chennai