The organization is a B2B manufacturing player operating in the automotive value chain, specializing in polymer processing and allied industrial products. With multiple manufacturing facilities across North and Central India, the company operates in a margin-sensitive, processing-led environment where tight cost control, working capital discipline, and operational efficiency are critical to sustained profitability.

The business is in a growth and professionalization phase, with strong promoter involvement and a focus on long-term scale and governance.

1. Strategic Leadership

• Act as a strategic partner and financial co-pilot to the Managing Director and promoters.
• Drive business strategy, financial planning, and capital allocation decisions.
• Lead initiatives around fund-raising, mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.
• Enable data-driven decision-making through robust financial analytics and insights.
• Support annual and monthly budgeting with a sharp focus on returns and capital efficiency.

1. Financial Operations & Systems

• Design and institutionalize strong systems and processes across:
• Accounts Receivable (AR): Credit policy, ageing controls, collections discipline, and cash flow forecasting.
• Accounts Payable (AP): Vendor management, payment cycles, working capital optimization, and compliance checks.
• Ensure timely and accurate closure of books, with P&L statements finalized within the first week of each reporting period for all units.
• Build scalable finance systems suited for a multi-unit manufacturing environment.
• Strengthen internal controls, audit trails, and MIS frameworks across business verticals.

1. Compliance, Governance & Risk

• Ensure 100% statutory and regulatory compliance (GST, Income Tax, TDS, customs, company law, and other applicable regulations).
• Oversee periodic audits and ensure timely, error-free closures.
• Establish governance frameworks to mitigate financial, operational, and regulatory risks.
• Serve as the primary interface with auditors, bankers, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities.

1. Cost Optimization & Performance Management

• Drive cost optimization initiatives across manufacturing units and support functions.
• Improve working capital efficiency through disciplined AR/AP management and inventory controls.
• Establish KPIs and dashboards to track margins, costs, cash flows, and return metrics.
• Promote operational excellence and resource optimization across the organization.

• CA / MBA (Finance) or equivalent professional qualification.
• 15+ years of post-qualification experience, with mandatory exposure to B2B manufacturing.
• Preference for candidates from automotive, polymer, cables, footwear, industrial materials, or other processing-led industries.
• Prior experience leading finance for a multi-unit manufacturing setup.
• Experience in promoter-driven organizations and business scale-up environments.
• Strong command over financial controls, compliance, working capital management, and cost structures.
• High ownership mindset, ability to operate with speed, and strong leadership presence.

• Opportunity to work closely with promoters and influence strategic decisions at the highest level.
• A leadership mandate to build systems, drive governance, and shape the financial future of a growing manufacturing enterprise.
• Exposure to strategic initiatives including M&A, partnerships, and capital planning.