Head of Finance - CA - Manufacturing/Consumer Durables

About the Company: The company operates in the consumer appliances industry, focusing on designing and delivering innovative home and kitchen solutions for modern households.

Roles and Responsibilities:

A. Financial Control & Accounting

• Own end-to-end accounting, GL, reconciliations, and month-end close
• Ensure financial statements are accurate, complete, and timely
• Lead statutory, tax, and internal audits
• Build and sustain strong internal controls and documentation

B. MIS, Reporting & Business Intelligence

• Design and own MIS across:
• SKU-wise and category-wise gross margins
• Channel-wise profitability (GT / MT / E-commerce)
• Dealer outstanding ageing and credit exposure
• Inventory turns, slow-moving, and obsolete stock
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Translate data into clear, actionable insights for the business

C. Working Capital & Cash Flow

• Own AR, AP, and Inventory governance end-to-end
• Design and implement dealer credit policies and limits
• Run rolling 13-week cash flow forecasts
• Improve cash conversion as revenue scales
• Partner with sales and supply chain to balance growth with liquidity

D. Taxation & Compliance

• Ensure timely and accurate GST, TDS/TCS, and statutory filings
• Oversee e-invoicing, e-way bills, and reconciliations
• Work closely with external advisors on assessments and notices
• Build a culture of disciplined, predictable compliance

E. Banking, Treasury & External Stakeholders

• Manage CC / OD / LC limits, renewals, and negotiations
• Build strong, long-term relationships with banking partners
• Support debt planning and fund-raising readiness
• Drive efficiency in treasury management and interest costs

F. Leadership & Governance

• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to the CEO and leadership team
• Bring an objective, data-led perspective to key business decisions
• Build, mentor, and scale a high-quality finance team
• Lead process and system maturity, including ERP and automation where relevant
• Authority & Decision Rights
• Set and enforce dealer credit limits
• Place dispatch holds for overdue accounts
• Approve capex within agreed thresholds
• Direct access to CEO / Board on financial risks and opportunities

Mandatory

• Chartered Accountant (CA)
• 1015 years of relevant experience
• Experience in manufacturing, consumer appliances, FMCG, or distribution-heavy business
• Strong hands-on exposure to GST, audits, and working capital