Job Description

Job Title: Head of Business Finance / Financial Controller

Location: Coimbatore

Employment Type: Full-Time


Industry: Manufacturing (Auto / Auto Ancillary preferred)


Position Overview

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on finance leader to oversee all aspects of business finance, accounting, compliance, and financial planning in a manufacturing environment. This role is central to aligning financial strategy with business goals, ensuring operational efficiency, and maintaining financial integrity.


Primary Responsibilities

  • Lead financial planning processes including annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial modeling
  • Monitor product-level profitability and guide pricing strategies through data-driven insights
  • Supervise end-to-end financial accounting operations, ensuring timely closures and statutory compliance
  • Oversee treasury and funding operations, managing institutional relationships for optimal financing
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support operational decisions with robust financial analysis
  • Drive automation, internal controls, and compliance to minimize risk and improve efficiency
  • Support strategic investments and capital expenditure plans through rigorous evaluation
  • Foster a high-performance finance team through mentoring, capability building, and performance reviews


Decision-Making Scope

  • Full ownership of day-to-day financial operations and compliance matters
  • Advisory role on pricing, capital allocation, and cost-reduction strategies
  • Key contributor to strategic investment decisions and business risk assessments


Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Work closely with internal teams including sales, operations, HR, sourcing, and product development to align financial goals with business execution
  • Manage external relationships with auditors, banks, government bodies, and vendors for audits, funding, and regulatory matters


Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA)
  • Experience: Minimum 12 15 years in finance leadership roles within manufacturing; auto sector exposure is a plus
  • Skills: Strong business acumen, excellent analytical ability, leadership presence, hands-on experience with costing, compliance, and process automation

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