Finance Controller / FP&A Opportunity – Gurugram

Ready to step into a senior finance role that blends strategic FP&A with practical finance control? A well-established auto-parts manufacturing group with decades of heritage is hiring a Finance Controller / FP&A in Gurugram. This is a leadership-level opportunity for someone who enjoys owning P&L, driving budgeting and forecasting cycles, building MIS that informs decisions, and strengthening finance controls across multiple plants.

About Company

The company is an established name in the auto components industry with more than four manufacturing plants and a legacy spanning over 60 years. With deep manufacturing expertise, a stable supply chain network, and focus on quality and operational excellence, the organisation offers a structured environment where finance can directly influence operational efficiency and strategic growth. The finance team works closely with plant heads, operations, procurement and commercial teams — giving the successful candidate a broad cross-functional exposure.

Position Details

• Job Title: Finance Controller / FP&A
• Location: Gurugram
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Level: Senior / Leadership (reporting to Group Finance Head / CFO)
• Salary Range: ₹25 – ₹30 LPA (indicative, based on experience)
• Team Size: Lead a small finance & MIS team across multiple units

Roles & Responsibilities

The Finance Controller / FP&A will be a business partner to operations and senior management. Key responsibilities include:

• FP&A & Budgeting: Lead annual budgeting cycles, quarterly re-forecasts and monthly forecasting activities. Build driver-based models and scenario analyses to support decision-making.
• MIS & Reporting: Design and deliver consolidated MIS packs for leadership — including variance analysis, KPIs, plant-level dashboards and trend analysis. Ensure timeliness and accuracy of monthly closes and reporting cadence.
• P&L Ownership: Own the P&L, identify margin improvement levers, and partner with commercial and operations teams to implement cost optimization initiatives.
• Balance Sheet & Cash Management: Monitor working capital, receivables, inventory and payables. Drive initiatives to improve cash conversion cycle and cash flow forecasting.
• Controls & Governance: Strengthen internal controls across accounting, costing and plant-level processes. Ensure compliance with accounting standards and statutory requirements.
• Business Partnering: Act as the finance conscience for new projects, plant expansions, CAPEX approvals and vendor contracts. Provide financial due diligence and ROI analysis.
• Team Leadership: Mentor, upskill and scale the finance team. Implement process improvements, automation and tools to reduce manual effort and improve data accuracy.

Eligibility Criteria

• Required Qualifications: CA / Cost Accountant (ICMA) / MBA (Finance)
• Experience: 6–12 years of progressive finance experience with demonstrable FP&A, budgeting, MIS and manufacturing finance exposure. Prior role as Finance Controller, Senior FP&A Manager or similar is preferred.
• Technical Skills: Advanced financial modelling & Excel skills, experience with ERP systems (SAP / Oracle / Tally / similar), strong MIS/dashboarding capability, knowledge of costing and inventory accounting.
• Behavioural Traits: Strategic thinker, analytical orientation, excellent stakeholder management, ability to work under deadlines and translate data into business insights.

Why Join / Benefits

This role offers an impactful leadership position in a manufacturing environment where finance influences operational performance. Benefits include:

• Competitive compensation aligned to market standards (₹25–30 LPA range).
• Opportunity to lead finance across multiple plants and build scalable processes.
• Exposure to cross-functional projects—operations, supply chain, procurement and commercial.
• Clear career progression into senior finance leadership (Group Finance Head / CFO track) based on performance.
• Work in an organisation with long-term stability, structured processes and a culture that values continuous improvement.

How to Apply

If your background aligns with the role and you are excited by manufacturing finance challenges, here’s how to apply:

• Contact Person: Manohar Goenka
• Phone: 8800466616 (WhatsApp / Call)
• Email: goenka.manohar@gmail.com
• Subject Line: Application for Finance Controller / FP&A — Gurugram

When you apply, include a concise cover note (3–5 lines) highlighting your relevant FP&A achievements — e.g., budgeting you led, a cost-saving or working capital optimisation you delivered, and the ERP tools / dashboards you own. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial call and subsequent rounds.

Interview Preparation Tips

• Be ready to discuss detailed budgeting and forecasting examples — how you built models, assumptions used, and outcomes achieved.
• Prepare a one-page summary of a P&L improvement project you led — focus on metrics, actions and quantifiable outcomes.
• Expect questions on working capital management and plant-level costing; have specific examples and numbers ready.
• Highlight experience with MIS automation, ERP implementations or BI tools — these are differentiators.

Conclusion

For experienced finance professionals seeking a step up into a leadership FP&A / Finance Controller role within manufacturing, this Gurugram opportunity provides the right mix of strategic responsibility and hands-on finance control. If you are driven by numbers, enjoy partnering with operations, and want to lead finance transformation across a multi-plant setup, apply with your updated resume and a short cover note today.