General Manager

Job Description : General Manager – Finance & Accounts ???? Location: Chennai, Seruseri, Work From Office ???? BUDGET - INR 80 LAKHS PA ???? Reporting To: CFO ???? Industry Preference: Strategic Electronics | Defence | Aerospace | High-End Manufacturing We are looking for an accomplished General Manager – Finance & Accounts to lead and strengthen the finance function for a high-growth, technology-driven manufacturing organization. The ideal candidate will bring strong exposure to factory accounting, project-based finance, costing, working capital management, and ERP-led financial transformation, preferably within Defence, Aerospace, Strategic Electronics, or High-End Manufacturing sectors. Key Responsibilities Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) ? Lead annual budgeting, financial planning, and monthly rolling forecasts. ? Conduct variance analysis between budgeted and actual performance, delivering strategic financial insights to leadership. ? Drive project-based accounting, including Percentage of Completion (PoC) accounting for long-term contracts. Costing & Inventory Management ? Oversee Product Costing and Standard Costing frameworks for pricing accuracy and profitability analysis. ? Monitor Work-in-Progress (WIP), inventory valuation, and manufacturing cost efficiencies. Statutory Compliance & Audit ? Ensure complete compliance with GST, Income Tax, Customs, and regulatory requirements. ? Lead preparation of financial statements in accordance with Ind AS standards. ? Manage internal and statutory audits, ensuring timely closure with minimal observations. Treasury & Working Capital Management ? Drive effective cash flow and liquidity planning for large-scale manufacturing operations. ? Manage banking relationships for working capital limits, Letters of Credit (LCs), and Bank Guarantees (BGs). Strategic Finance Leadership ? Partner closely with Production and Supply Chain teams to optimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). ? Lead ERP finance transformation initiatives (SAP / Oracle / ERP systems) to enhance financial accuracy and operational efficiency. Educational Qualification ? Chartered Accountant (CA) – Mandatory ? ICWA / CMA – Preferred Experience ? 18–20 years of post-qualification experience in Finance & Accounts. Technical Expertise ? Strong knowledge of Factory Accounting & Internal Financial Controls (IFC) ? Expertise in Costing, Inventory Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, Compliance & Audit ? Hands-on experience in ERP Systems (SAP/Oracle) and Advanced MS Excel

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