CA - Finance Controller - FMCG

About Company

A leading South Indian brand known for its wide range of premium dairy-based desserts and ice creams. With a strong presence across retail and hospitality sectors, it has built a loyal customer base through consistent quality and innovation.

Job Description

Role Overview

The Finance Controller will lead the finance and accounting function, establish robust financial governance, and support strategic decision-making. This role oversees end-to-end controllership, compliance, financial reporting, working capital management, and timely audit closure while partnering closely with leadership and PE stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Reporting & Controllership:

Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.

Ensure accurate preparation of financial statements in compliance with Indian GAAP/Ind AS.

Maintain strong internal controls, accounting hygiene, and documentation standards.

Oversee general ledger, reconciliations, and integrity of financial records.

2. Budgeting, Forecasting & MIS:

Drive annual budgeting and periodic forecasting across business functions.

Publish monthly MIS with variance analysis, profitability insights, and business trends.

Track key KPIs across sales, distribution, operations, and working capital.

3. Working Capital & Cash Flow Management:

Optimize receivables, payables, inventory, and credit control.

Prepare weekly and monthly cash-flow forecasts.

Manage banking relationships, treasury operations, and fund movements.

4. Compliance, Taxation & Audit Management:

Ensure statutory compliance: GST, TDS, Income Tax, and Companies Act requirements.

Liaise with internal/external auditors for timely completion of statutory and tax audits.

Drive end-to-end audit closure within defined timelines, ensuring proactive resolution of audit points.

Establish and maintain finance policies, SOPs, and governance frameworks. 5. PE Reporting & Governance

Prepare investor reporting packs including performance dashboards, board decks, cash flows, and KPIs.

Support due-diligence, valuations, and data needs for PE stakeholders.

6. Team Leadership:

Lead and mentor the finance and accounts team.

Build a culture of accuracy, speed, and compliance.

Qualifications & Experience

Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) is mandatory.

710 years of post-qualification experience in finance controllership roles within manufacturing / FMCG / food processing.

Experience in PE-backed or fast-growing environments is a strong advantage.

Deep knowledge of Ind AS, statutory compliance, taxation, and financial controls.

Strong analytical abilities, problem-solving skills, and stakeholder-management capabilities.