Head of Business Finance / Financial Controller

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 1215 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