Assistant Manager -Finance

Job Purpose:

This is a full-time onsite role based in our Indian plant ( Nasik , Maharashtra). This role reports to Financial Controller, and the main objective of this role will be to provide accurate MIS. Achieved through delivery of an efficient day-to-day finance function whilst seeking to add value with detailed analysis supporting the Financial Controller to deliver a quality finance function for the business.

Key Accountabilities

These will include:

• Oversee day to day operations of the finance function
• Preparation and financial closing of books of accounts – MIS
• Perform reconciliations, including investigation and resolution of variances
• Banking & Finance
• Accounts Receivable Management
• Accounts Payable Management
• Inventory Management
• Credit control and order assessment
• Treasury – Within DoA levels
• Provide information for Budgeting, MIS and stakeholder management
• Support with Audit requirements and documentation (internal and external)
• Mentor to Finance assistant to strive for continuous improvement and team development

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• Chartered Accountant/ Cost Accountant or semi qualified with experience of minimum 5 Year in Medium size company with T/O of around INR 25Cr to 50Cr. (MNE preferable)
• Minimum 8 to 10 years working experience and a minimum of 5 years

Job-Specific Skills – Key Strengths:

• Expertise in all aspects of Finance, Accounting, MIS, Budgeting
• Experience in collaborating with global/ cross cultural teams.
• Experience in interpreting financial data and experience in problem solving.
• Excellent business communication skills including English (written and spoken)
• Strong working ethic in the delivery of satisfying the profitable requirements and expectation of internal and external customers.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Experience in working in an accounting manufacturing environment
• Able to work effectively with people from different cultures / backgrounds
• Strong computer skills with high level of proficiency in Microsoft office and other related business systems.

Behavioural Competencies

• Able to work under pressure & to challenging deadlines
• Able to focus on deliverables
• Able to confidently motivate team and progress team development
• Proactive can-do attitude, with structured thinking
• Interpersonal, initiative and analytical thinking
• Maintain a high level of self-motivation

Key Accountabilities

These will include:

• Oversee day to day operations of the finance function
• Preparation and financial closing of books of accounts – MIS
• Perform reconciliations, including investigation and resolution of variances
• Banking & Finance
• Accounts Receivable Management
• Accounts Payable Management
• Inventory Management
• Credit control and order assessment
• Treasury – Within DoA levels
• Provide information for Budgeting, MIS and stakeholder management
• Support with Audit requirements and documentation (internal and external)
• Support to CEO/Management - based both in the UK and India
• Statutory compliance – GST, Custom, DGFT, Income Tax, FEMA
• Mentor to Finance assistant to strive for continuous improvement and team development

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• Chartered Accountant/ Cost Accountant with experience of minimum 5 Year in Medium size company with T/O of around INR 25Cr to 50Cr. (MNE preferable)
• Minimum 8 to 10 years post qualification working experience and a minimum of 5 years as Finance Manager or equivalent position.

Job-Specific Skills – Key Strengths:

• Expertise in all aspects of Finance, Accounting, MIS, Budgeting
• Experience in collaborating with global/ cross cultural teams.
• Experience in interpreting financial data and experience in problem solving.
• Excellent business communication skills including English (written and spoken)
• Strong working ethic in the delivery of satisfying the profitable requirements and expectation of internal and external customers.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Experience in working in an accounting manufacturing environment
• Able to work effectively with people from different cultures / backgrounds
• Strong computer skills with high level of proficiency in Microsoft office and other related business systems.

Behavioural Competencies

• Able to work under pressure & to challenging deadlines
• Able to focus on deliverables
• Able to confidently motivate team and progress team development
• Proactive can-do attitude, with structured thinking
• Interpersonal, initiative and analytical thinking
• Maintain a high level of self-motivation

Lucy Electric is an international leader in intelligent secondary power distribution products and solutions, with features such as remote operation and monitoring. Linking energy generation to consumption, the business specialises in high-performance medium and low-voltage switchgear for utility, industrial and commercial applications.