Finance Manager

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗱𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: 𝗥𝘀 𝟯𝟲𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 - 𝗥𝘀 𝟰𝟴𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 (𝗶𝗲 𝗜𝗡𝗥 𝟯.𝟲-𝟰.𝟴 𝗟𝗣𝗔)

Experience: 5+ yrs

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Job Type: Full-time

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Finance Manager to oversee financial accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and day-to-day finance operations. The role will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting business planning, monitoring financial performance, and providing meaningful insights to management for informed decision-making.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting knowledge, excellent analytical skills, and proven experience managing financial processes in a fast-paced business environment. You will work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure financial accuracy, compliance, effective cost management, and strong financial controls.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial accounting activities and ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions.
• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, accruals, provisions, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and management reports.
• Ensure financial statements and supporting schedules are accurate, complete, and prepared within reporting timelines.
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process in collaboration with business and functional teams.
• Develop financial projections based on historical performance, business plans, revenue expectations, operating costs, and key business assumptions.
• Monitor actual financial performance against budgets and forecasts and conduct detailed variance analysis.
• Identify cost overruns, revenue gaps, and emerging financial risks and communicate findings to management.
• Prepare financial analysis and dashboards to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, receivables, payables, and other key financial indicators.
• Establish and maintain appropriate accounting controls, processes, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, taxation requirements, statutory obligations, and internal finance policies.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and provide required financial schedules, documents, and explanations.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities and ensure timely completion of financial reconciliations.
• Review financial data for accuracy and identify discrepancies, control gaps, or unusual transactions.
• Work with cross-functional stakeholders to improve financial processes, reporting accuracy, and cost efficiency.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure proper documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
• Contribute to process automation and continuous improvement within the finance function.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 5+ years of experience in finance, accounting, financial planning, or a similar role.
• Strong hands-on expertise in Budgeting & Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Accounting, and Financial Accounting.
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles, financial statements, reconciliations, and month-end/year-end closing.
• Proven experience preparing budgets, forecasts, financial models, and management reports.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to perform meaningful financial and variance analysis.
• Good understanding of cash flow, working capital, revenue, expenses, accruals, provisions, and financial controls.
• Experience working with accounting/ERP systems and strong proficiency in MS Excel.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail when handling financial data.
• Strong understanding of statutory compliance, taxation, audits, and applicable accounting standards.
• Ability to identify financial risks, investigate discrepancies, and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, reporting deadlines, and finance activities independently.
• Strong problem-solving, organisational, and decision-making abilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is preferred; professional finance or accounting qualifications will be an advantage.