General Manager - Finance

-Job Description - Head of Finance (GM / VP Level)

Location: Hyderabad

Reporting to: Managing Director / CEO

Role Overview

The Head of Finance will lead company's finance function, driving financial strategy, governance, and performance to support sustainable growth in the edible oil sector. This role requires a commercially astute leader who can partner with business heads, strengthen financial controls, optimize working capital, and ensure compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements. The candidate will act as a key advisor to the leadership team, playing a pivotal role in decision-making and long-term value creation.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

- Develop and implement financial strategy aligned with overall business goals.

- Act as a strategic partner to the CEO and Board in driving growth, profitability, and capital allocation decisions.

- Lead financial planning for expansion, diversification, and new business opportunities.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

- Drive annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.

- Monitor business performance against KPIs; recommend corrective actions.

- Provide insightful analysis on margins, pricing strategies, and market trends in edible oils.

Controllership & Compliance

- Oversee accounting, audit, taxation, and statutory compliance (Companies Act, GST, Income Tax, etc.).

- Establish robust internal controls, risk management frameworks, and governance practices.

- Liaise with auditors, regulators, and financial institutions.

Treasury & Working Capital Management

- Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and fund-raising (loans, trade finance, etc.).

- Optimize working capital cycles (credit, inventory, and payables) for efficiency.

- Implement hedging strategies to mitigate commodity price and forex risks.

Business Partnering & Operations

- Partner with all departments to drive cost efficiency and profitability.

- Work closely with JV partners to ensure proper

- Support decision-making on product mix, capex investments, and new market entries.

- Track plant/operations financials and ensure cost controls across manufacturing units.

Team Leadership

- Build and lead a high-performing finance team.

- Drive capability building, succession planning, and culture of accountability.

Key Requirements

- Education: Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, or MBA (Finance).

Experience:

- 15+ years in finance leadership roles, preferably in FMCG / edible oils / food processing / manufacturing industries.

- Proven track record in managing finance at scale, including plant finance and commodity-linked businesses.

- Strong understanding of commodity pricing, hedging, and trade finance.

- Demonstrated expertise in working capital management and fund-raising.

- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

- High integrity, commercial acumen, and ability to operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.