Account Executive (Accounting)

Job Title: Financial Controller (AGM to GM Grade)

Department: Finance & Accounts

Location: Bandra Corporate

Reports To: CEO

Job Summary:

To lead and manage the financial strategy, planning, and operations of an Auto mobile component manufacturing company., ensuring financial health, statutory compliance, cost efficiency, and business growth. The CFO will play a critical role in driving financial discipline, supporting decision-making, and building a robust financial framework aligned with the company’s vision of becoming a Great Place to Work and a leading player in the automobile rubber component manufacturing sector.

Key Responsibilities:

1.    Strategic Financial Leadership

·       Develop and execute financial strategies to support business objectives and long-term growth.

·       Partner with CEO and senior leadership team in decision-making and strategic planning.

·       Drive cost optimization, working capital efficiency, and capital allocation.

2.    Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

·       Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning cycles.

·       Provide variance analysis, profitability analysis, and actionable

insights to management.

·       Establish KPIs and dashboards for business performance monitoring.

3.    Accounting, Compliance & Controls

·       Oversee end-to-end accounting, reporting, and audit processes.

·       Ensure compliance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind-AS), Companies

Act, GST, Income Tax, and other statutory requirements.

·       Implement and monitor strong internal controls and risk management

systems.

4. Treasury & Working Capital Management

·      Manage banking relationships, credit facilities, and cash flow.

·      Optimize working capital across receivables, payables, and inventory.

·      Drive efficient fund utilization, liquidity management, and hedging strategies (if

applicable).

5.  Manufacturing Finance & Costing

·      Implement robust costing systems for rubber manufacturing processes (mixing, molding,

compounding, assembly).

·      Monitor plant financial performance, yield, scrap, and overhead absorption.

·      Partner with plant heads to improve productivity and reduce costs.

6.   Business Growth & Governance

·      Support new business initiatives, capex projects, and M&A evaluations.

·      Ensure governance, transparency, and financial integrity at all levels.

·      Prepare management and board-level financial presentations.

7.    Team Development & Leadership

·      Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounts team across corporate and plant

locations.

·      Build a high-performing finance function with a focus on digitalization and automation.

·      Foster a culture of accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Key Deliverables

·      Timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

·      Achievement of budgetary and profitability targets.

·      Reduction in cost of finance, overheads, and working capital cycle.

·      Zero non-compliance in audits and statutory requirements.

·      Strong financial governance supporting sustainable growth.

Competencies Required Technical Competencies

·      Strong knowledge of financial planning, accounting, and taxation in India.

·      Hands-on experience in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, and plant-level financial control.

·      Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP / Oracle / Tally Prime or similar).

·      Knowledge of financial risk management, treasury, and compliance frameworks.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic thinking and commercial acumen.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management.
• Integrity, ethics, and ability to drive governance culture.

Qualification & Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA) is must, additionally Cost Accountant (CMA) + MBA (Finance) will be preferred.
• 12 to 15+ years of progressive experience in Finance & Accounts, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
• Must have experience in a manufacturing / automotive / rubber / engineering industry.