Head of Finance

Job Description
About the Role
As Head Finance & Controller, you will be responsible for end-to-end financial planning, capital management, accounting operations, and regulatory compliance across our FMCG operations. Your dual leadership will drive financial discipline, optimize resource allocation across multiple SKUs, oversee the implementation of our ERP system to enhance financial visibility, and maintain the highest standards of accounting integrity and internal controls. You will lead both the strategic finance function (CAPEX, planning, analysis) and the operational accounting function (general ledger, consolidation, statutory reporting, compliance).
Responsibilities
Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) Management
Develop and manage annual CAPEX budget; ensure alignment with strategic initiatives and ROI targets
Evaluate capital projects across manufacturing, distribution, and technology infrastructure
Conduct financial analysis, feasibility studies, and sensitivity modeling for major investments
Monitor CAPEX execution, variance, and post-implementation reviews
Establish CAPEX governance policies, approval matrices, and authorization limits
Optimize asset-light vs. asset-heavy strategies for supply chain and production footprint
Track capital discipline metrics and report to board/shareholders quarterly
Accounting Operations & Financial Controls (Controller Function)
Own month-end close process; ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial close (GL reconciliation, accruals, intercompany settlements)
Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger accounting operations and reconciliations
Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) in compliance with GAAP/IFRS
Manage multi-entity consolidations and eliminate intercompany transactions; coordinate with subsidiary finance teams
Design, implement, and maintain internal accounting controls (SOX 404 compliance, COSO framework); conduct periodic testing and remediation
Lead audit coordination with external and internal auditors; prepare audit responses and working papers; ensure remediation of audit findings
Maintain and manage the accounting system master data (GL chart of accounts, cost centers, cost objects, customer/supplier hierarchies)
Develop accounting policies, procedures, and documentation aligned with GAAP and company standards
Ensure compliance with tax regulations, statutory reporting requirements, and regulatory filings (corporate tax, sales tax, payroll filings)
Manage fixed asset accounting: capitalization, depreciation, asset retirement, and fixed asset register reconciliation
Oversee inventory accounting: month-end counts, valuation methodologies, reserve assessments, and obsolescence reviews
Lead debt and equity management: loan covenant compliance tracking, debt schedule maintenance, and periodic reconciliations
Manage treasury functions: cash forecasting, liquidity management, and banking relationship oversight
Multi-SKU Business Planning & Financial Modeling
Lead financial planning and forecasting across multiple SKU portfolios and business units
Build bottom-up P&L models by SKU, category, region, and customer segment
Develop annual budget and rolling 24-month financial forecasts aligned to strategic business plans
Analyze SKU-level profitability, contribution margin, and cannibalization effects
Support product launches and discontinuations with financial impact assessments
Create scenario modeling (upside/base/downside) for business case evaluation
Ensure pricing strategy alignment with cost structure and margin targets across SKUs
Bill of Materials (BOM) & Cost Management
Oversee BOM accuracy and cost baseline establishment for all SKUs and product variants
Collaborate with supply chain, procurement, and manufacturing on BOM optimization initiatives
Drive cost reduction programs: material substitution, process efficiency, supplier consolidation
Maintain standard costing and variance analysis by component, supplier, and production line
Ensure BOM reflects actual manufacturing specifications and supports accurate product costing
Lead continuous improvement projects targeting 2-5% annual cost reduction
Support value engineering and quality initiatives impacting BOM and cost structure
ERP Implementation & System Finance
Lead financial module design, configuration, and testing within ERP implementation program
Define chart of accounts, cost center hierarchy, cost allocation methodologies aligned to reporting needs
Build financial data models supporting multi-dimensional analysis (SKU, plant, region, channel, customer)
Design master data governance for GL, supplier, customer, and inventory records
Establish internal controls and system access policies to ensure SOX/audit compliance
Develop training programs for finance team on new ERP processes and tools
Oversee cut-over planning, UAT, and stabilization; ensure timely and accurate financial close post-go-live
Identify process automation opportunities and build dashboards for real-time financial insights
Financial Planning, Analysis & Reporting
Prepare monthly financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) with variance analysis and commentary
Build executive dashboards and KPI tracking for leadership visibility into financial health
Conduct monthly business reviews with operational leaders to explain variances and action plans
Support investor relations, board meetings, and annual audit processes
Develop long-term financial strategies and capital allocation priorities
Team Leadership & Finance Capability
Build and mentor a high-performing finance team (accounting, FP&A, controlling)
Establish finance processes, policies, and best practices aligned to FMCG industry standards
Drive continuous learning in financial analytics, ERP systems, and business acumen
Foster collaboration between finance,

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