Finance Manager

1. Financial Planning & Analysis

• Prepare annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Analyze monthly financial performance against budget.
• Provide profitability analysis by product, customer, and business unit.
• Support strategic planning and investment decisions.

2. Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Cost Control

• Develop and maintain standard costing systems.
• Monitor raw material, labor, and manufacturing overhead costs.
• Analyze production variances (material, labor, and overhead).
• Recommend cost-saving initiatives to improve margins.
• Review product costing and pricing strategies.

3. Inventory Management

• Monitor inventory valuation and accuracy.
• Oversee inventory reconciliations and cycle counts.
• Analyze slow-moving and obsolete inventory.
• Ensure inventory complies with accounting standards.

4. Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Present financial results and key performance indicators (KPIs) to senior management.

5. Budgeting & Cash Flow Management

• Prepare cash flow forecasts.
• Monitor working capital (inventory, accounts receivable, and accounts payable).
• Optimize cash utilization and funding requirements.

6. Internal Controls & Compliance

• Establish and maintain strong internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external audits.
• Manage corporate tax, GST/VAT, and regulatory reporting.