at Sunil Kapoor
Full Time FeaturedPosition Title: Head – Corporate Finance
Location: Corporate Office, Pune
Industry: Automotive (Tier 1 Supplier)
Experience: 15+ Years
Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA)
Reports To: Group CFO / Executive Leadership
Our client is a leading Tier 1 automotive group with a strong presence across India, operating over 15 manufacturing plants. Known for innovation, quality, and a commitment to excellence, the group is a key supplier to major OEMs in India and globally. As part of their strategic growth and financial transformation journey, they are seeking a dynamic finance leader to head their Corporate Finance function.
The Head – Corporate Finance will be responsible for leading the entire finance function at the corporate level. This includes strategic financial planning, treasury management, budgeting, taxation, audits, compliances, and driving financial performance across group entities. The role involves high-level stakeholder management, financial governance, and team leadership.
Drive financial strategy aligned with organizational goals.
Partner with business heads and the CFO on growth, cost optimization, and profitability enhancement.
Prepare and monitor long-term business plans and financial models.
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across business units.
Implement strong MIS systems and deliver actionable insights for top management.
Consolidate financials from multiple plants and units.
Manage banking relationships, working capital, and liquidity planning.
Optimize capital structure, interest costs, and cash flow.
Evaluate and secure funding for new projects, expansions, and capex plans.
Ensure accurate financial reporting and timely statutory compliances.
Lead audits (internal & statutory) across group companies.
Handle direct and indirect taxation, regulatory filings, and assessments.
Lead and mentor a multi-location finance team across plants and corporate office.
Drive talent development, training, and performance management within the finance function.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (operations, supply chain, HR) to support business objectives.
Represent finance in strategic decisions, board meetings, and investor communications.
Education: Chartered Accountant (CA) – Mandatory
Experience: Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role.
Industry Exposure: Preferably from the automotive, engineering, or manufacturing sectors.
Skills:
Strong leadership and team management capabilities
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Proven experience in handling multi-plant operations and large-scale finance teams
ERP proficiency (SAP preferred), and robust understanding of Indian accounting standards (Ind AS)
Leadership opportunity with a reputed automotive group
High-impact role at the corporate decision-making level
Competitive compensation and career growth prospects
Yearly based
Pune District,Maharashtra,India
Pune District,Maharashtra,India
