A giant in the Indian manufacturing ecosystem, now expanding their footprint in Germany through a JV.

Financial Control & Reporting

• Lead end-to-end financial controlling, accounting, and reporting activities for the German entity.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close as per IFRS and German GAAP (HGB).
• Prepare management reports, variance analysis, dashboards, and MIS for senior leadership and global headquarters.
• Ensure robust internal controls and compliance with group policies.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Partnering:

• Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial planning.
• Partner with operations, supply chain, and sales teams to drive cost optimization, margin improvement, and productivity.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, BOM variances, overhead absorption, and working capital efficiency.

Manufacturing & Cost Accounting

• Strong exposure to plant controlling, standard costing, product costing, and inventory valuation.
• Monitor capex planning, ROI analysis, and post-investment reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in cost reduction and operational efficiency

Compliance, Tax & Audit:

• Ensure compliance with German statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax consultants, banks, and regulatory authorities.
• Oversee VAT, corporate tax, transfer pricing documentation, and statutory filings

Cash Flow & Treasury

• Manage cash flow planning, liquidity, and banking relationships.
• Monitor receivables, payables, and inventory cycles to optimize working capital.
• Support funding, guarantees, and treasury-related activities.

Leadership & Governance

• Lead, mentor, and develop the local finance team.
• Act as a key finance representative in management discussions and board reviews.
• Support ERP/SAP, automation, and digital finance initiatives.

• CA (India), CPA, IIM, or equivalent globally recognized finance qualification.
• 8-12 years of progressive experience in finance controlling roles.
• Hands-on experience with SAP and advanced financial systems.
• Strong understanding of IFRS, German GAAP (HGB), and international tax concepts
• Proficiency in English. German language knowledge is an advantage
• Indian origin with experience working in cross-border or multinational environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Mandatory: Valid visa and legal authorization to work in Germany (no sponsorship).

• Opportunity to lead finance for a growing European manufacturing business
• Exposure to global operations and senior leadership
• Competitive compensation and long-term career growth