Head Finance & Commercial

Job Role: Head Finance & Commercial

Location: Gujarat, India

About Company : Indian listed manufacturing company

Job Overview:

Head Finance will play a strategic role in overseeing financial operations, driving cost optimization, enhancing internal controls, and ensuring financial accuracy for the businesses. The role involves business partnering, working capital management, financial analytics, and compliance with regulatory frameworks.

Skills & Competencies:

 Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis

 Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management

Cost Optimization & Profitability Improvement

Internal Controls, SOPs, & Compliance

Risk Management (DGFT, Forex, Insurance, Contracts)

Treasury & Working Capital Management

Strong Leadership & Decision-Making Abilities

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Strategy & Business Partnering:

o Provide financial leadership and strategic support to all product verticals within the Conductor Division.

o Partner with business heads to drive financial performance and profitability.

2. Financial Planning & Analytics:

o Lead financial analytics for new projects, capacity expansion, and tracking financial progress against

business plans.

o Develop robust financial models and forecasting strategies.

3. Cost Optimization & Budgeting:

o Drive cost reduction initiatives and efficiency improvements across the division.

o Ensure budgeted sales, profits, and cash flows are met through proactive financial planning.

4. Internal Controls & Compliance:

o Strengthen internal controls, develop SOPs, and ensure adherence to audit and financial reporting

standards.

o Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks, taxation, and corporate governance requirements.

5. Project Finance & Risk Management:

o Oversee financial systems and controls related to project business and material reconciliations.

o Implement risk management strategies, including contract review clauses with customers, insurance, and

foreign exchange risk mitigation.

6. Working Capital & Treasury Management:

o Optimize working capital, ensuring efficient cash flow and liquidity management.

o Manage banking relationships, debt structuring, and financing strategies for business growth.

7. Regulatory & Policy Oversight:

o Ensure compliance with DGFT (Directorate General of Foreign Trade) policies and financial regulations.

o Oversee metal hedging policies and processes to mitigate commodity price risks.

Key Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: Chartered Accountant (CA)

• Experience: 18- 25 years of experience in finance, with a strong background in manufacturing, EPC, or project based

businesses.

• Proven experience in business partnering, financial planning, cost control, and working capital management

in a manufacturing or industrial setup.

• Strong knowledge of SAP / ERP systems, financial modelling, and risk assessment.

• Ability to liaise with cross-functional teams, auditors, regulators, and banking institutions.