Finance Operations Manager

At the heart of our organization is a dynamic and strategic role that oversees all financial operations. This includes managing statutory and internal audits, ensuring compliance with direct and indirect tax regulations, handling GST departmental audits, overseeing internal controls, and managing key accounting functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements.Key Responsibilities:Command the full spectrum of finance functionsEnd-to-end ownership across Accounting, Business Finance, FP&A, Taxation, Compliance, and Risk OversightProven experience collaborating with Big Four auditors to ensure statutory compliance and financial accuracyDeep understanding of both domestic (IND-AS, GST, corporate tax) and international (IFRS) accounting standardsAbility to integrate finance functions with broader business strategy for holistic performance managementStrategic Financial Advisory:Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on financial planning, growth strategy, and investment decisionsDeliver scenario analyses, KPI dashboards, and actionable insights to inform decision-makingSupport strategic initiatives such as M&A, market entry, or business expansion with data-backed recommendationsProvide guidance to optimize working capital, cash flow, and capital structureBudgeting, Forecasting, and Reporting Excellence:Architect robust budgeting and forecasting frameworks aligned with business prioritiesEnsure accurate, timely, and transparent financial reporting to internal and external stakeholdersDevelop dashboards and analytics to track performance, highlight risks, and recommend corrective actionDrive continuous improvement of reporting processes for efficiency and insightfulnessGovernance and Compliance Leadership:Enforce rigorous statutory and regulatory compliance across all finance operationsLead internal and external audits with minimal observations and enhanced transparencyStrengthen internal controls to proactively identify and mitigate operational and financial risksEnsure compliance with corporate governance standards, risk policies, and ethical frameworksBusiness Partnering and Profitability Enhancement:Collaborate with business leaders to evaluate and prioritize capital allocation decisionsOptimize pricing strategies and implement cost transformation programs to enhance profitabilityConduct financial analysis to support product, project, and market-level decisionsTrack ROI and operational performance to ensure alignment with organizational objectivesFinancial Modernization and Innovation:Lead automation initiatives across accounting, reporting, and analytics processesImplement best-in-class financial systems for scalability, accuracy, and efficiencyDrive process innovation to reduce manual intervention and enhance operational productivityStay ahead of emerging finance technologies and trends to future-proof finance operationsTalent Leadership and Team Development:Build and mentor a high-performing finance team through structured coaching and guidanceEncourage a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learningImplement succession planning and capability-building programs to ensure long-term stabilityRecognize and nurture emerging leaders within the organizationStakeholder and Relationship Management:Develop strong relationships with auditors, banks, consultants, and investorsServe as the organization's credible financial representative to external stakeholdersEnhance stakeholder confidence through transparency, timely reporting, and strategic communicationFoster collaboration and alignment between finance and business teams,