Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Finance & Accounts Manager with strong exposure to the manufacturing sector to lead and manage the organization’s finance and accounting operations. The role requires hands-on expertise in financial reporting, MIS, budgeting, costing, and team management while ensuring statutory compliance and strong financial controls. Key Responsibilities Finance & Accounting Operations • Oversee day-to-day accounting activities including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliation, and finalization of accounts • Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closures • Prepare and review MIS reports, management dashboards, and variance analysis Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning • Prepare annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and financial projections • Analyze budget vs actuals and provide actionable insights to management • Support strategic decision-making through financial modeling and cost analysis Costing & Manufacturing Finance • Handle product costing, process costing, and variance analysis • Monitor raw material, WIP, and finished goods inventory valuation • Work closely with production and procurement teams to control costs and improve margins Cash Flow, Follow-ups & Payments • Manage cash flow planning, fund utilization, and working capital • Oversee payment cycles, vendor follow-ups, and receivables management • Ensure timely collections and vendor payments as per agreed terms Statutory & Compliance • Ensure compliance with GST, TDS, Income Tax, statutory audits, internal audits, and other regulatory requirements • Coordinate with auditors, consultants, and banks • Maintain strong internal controls and SOPs Team Management & Leadership • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of accountants • Allocate work, review outputs, and ensure adherence to timelines • Drive process improvements and automation in finance operations Key Skills & Competencies • Strong knowledge of manufacturing accounting and costing • Expertise in MIS, budgeting, forecasting, and financial projections • Hands-on experience with ERP systems / Tally / SAP / Oracle (as applicable) • Excellent understanding of statutory compliance and audits • Strong leadership, analytical, and stakeholder management skills • Ability to work closely with plant, procurement, and operations teams Preferred Candidate Profile • Minimum 8+ years of experience in finance and accounts within a manufacturing environment • Proven experience managing finance teams • Exposure to multi-location plants or factories is an advantage • Strong process-oriented mindset with attention to detail