DGM - Finance

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee core Finance functions including accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow management, MIS, and financial controls.
• Drive preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Develop financial plans, budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Monitor working capital, receivables, payables, cash flows, and overall financial performance.
• Manage Taxation activities including direct and indirect tax compliance, GST, TDS, tax assessments, reconciliations, and statutory filings.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax consultants, regulators, and other external stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of financial and taxation matters.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting, taxation, corporate, and financial regulations.
• Identify financial risks and establish robust internal controls, policies, and processes to mitigate them.
• Lead initiatives for Finance Automation by identifying manual and repetitive processes that can be digitized or streamlined.
• Work with technology and cross-functional teams to implement ERP systems, finance tools, dashboards, automated reconciliations, workflow automation, and reporting solutions.
• Improve the accuracy, timeliness, and accessibility of financial data through automation and process standardization.
• Build and monitor finance MIS and dashboards that provide meaningful insights into revenue, costs, profitability, cash flow, and business performance.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and operational efficiency while maintaining appropriate financial controls.
• Partner with business leaders to evaluate investments, business initiatives, pricing decisions, and other strategic financial matters.
• Lead, mentor, and develop finance professionals while establishing a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Must-Have Skills

• Strong expertise in Finance and financial management.
• Extensive knowledge of Taxation, including GST, TDS, direct and indirect tax compliance.
• Hands-on experience with Finance Automation and digitization of finance processes.
• Strong understanding of accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and MIS.
• Experience managing audits, statutory compliance, and financial controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and finance-related technology platforms.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Strong leadership and team-management capabilities.

Qualifications & Experience

• 9–17 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, taxation, controllership, or related functions.
• CA/ICWA/CPA or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• Experience in a leadership role within a growing or complex business environment will be an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in improving finance processes through automation, technology adoption, and operational transformation.