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About the Company: Our client is a leading third-party contract manufacturer specializing in personal care, oral care, hair care, and home care products for more than 20 years in Haridwar. With a strong focus on quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, we partner with reputed brands to deliver superior solutions tailored to meet the dynamic needs of the industry.Role Overview: We are looking for an experienced Finance and Planning Head to lead our financial strategy, planning, budgeting, and compliance functions. The ideal candidate should be a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with proven experience in managing finance operations in a manufacturing environment. This role is critical to driving cost efficiencies, profitability, controlling inventory and financial governance across the organization.Key Responsibilities:- Lead all finance and accounts functions including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and MIS reporting - Analyse product costing, profitability, and business performance metrics to support strategic decision-making - Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including payables, receivables, general ledger, and reconciliations - Ensure timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with applicable accounting standards - Monitor and manage working capital, fund flows, and cost controls across departments - Lead annual budgeting and financial planning processes with various business heads - Ensure timely and accurate statutory compliances including GST, TDS, Income Tax, ROC filings, and audits - Control inventory, monitor production yield and monitor cost controls and drive continuous improvement to optimize resource allocation in the manufacturing unit. - Coordinate with external auditors, banks, consultants, and regulatory bodies for all finance-related matters. - Develop internal controls, risk management strategies, and financial policies - Evaluate and report financial risks and opportunities; recommend and implement corrective actions as necessary. - Partner with production and procurement teams to analyze operational performance and drive profitability.Qualifications and Experience:- Chartered Accountant (CA) – Mandatory - 7+ years of post-qualification experience, preferably in a manufacturing/FMCG setup - Strong knowledge of Indian Accounting Standards, Direct & Indirect Taxation, Costing, and Compliance - Experience in ERP environments (e.g., SAP, Tally, or equivalent) - Proficiency in MS Excel, financial modeling, and analytical tools - Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skillsCompensation: As per industry standards