General Manager - Finance

About the job

The General Manager – Finance will lead the entire finance function of the Street Light Poles and PEB manufacturing business. The role involves financial planning, budgeting, cost control, MIS reporting, compliance, working capital management, and supporting business decisions to ensure profitability and growth. Key Responsibilities... 1. Financial Planning & Strategy - Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with business goals. - Prepare annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and financial projections. - Lead long-term financial planning for capex, new plants, machines, and projects. 2. Accounting & Finance Operations - Oversee all accounting functions: AP, AR, GL, banking, payroll, cost accounting. - Ensure timely monthly/quarterly/yearly closing of books. - Maintain accurate financial statements as per statutory standards. 3. Costing & Pricing – Manufacturing & PEB Projects - Manage product costing for poles, high masts, and structural fabrication. - Prepare PEB project costing, BOQ-based costing, and margin analysis. - Monitor raw material (steel) prices, fabrication costs, galvanizing costs, logistics, etc. - Ensure accurate project profitability and post-project cost reviews. 4. Working Capital Management - Monitor receivables, manage credit control, and ensure timely collection. - Optimize inventory levels of steel, consumables, and finished goods. - Manage vendor payments, bank limits, LC/BG, OD/CC facilities. - Work closely with banks and financial institutions for funding. 5. Compliance & Statutory Controls - Ensure compliance with GST, TDS, Income Tax, PF/ESI, and other statutory norms. - Coordinate with auditors (internal & statutory) and ensure timely audits. - Implement strong internal controls and risk management systems. 6. MIS & Business Analysis - Prepare accurate and timely MIS reports for management. - Analyze production efficiency, plant utilization, wastage, and cost variance. - Provide financial insights for Sales, Production, Procurement, and Projects. - Support pricing decisions, tender submissions, and commercial negotiations. 7. Team Leadership - Lead and mentor the finance & accounts team. - Build robust financial processes and SOPs. - Coordinate with operations, design, procurement, and sales departments.

Requirements

• Financial Planning
• Budgeting
• Cost Control
• MIS Reporting
• Compliance
• Working Capital Management

Qualifications

• CA
• CMA
• MBA Finance

Preferred Technologies

• Financial Planning
• Budgeting
• Cost Control
• MIS Reporting
• Compliance
• Working Capital Management