Director of Finance- Global

Essential Duties \& Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership \& Global Alignment ● Oversee all financial management, accounting operations, budgeting, and long-term financial planning for c3India.

• Serve as the primary finance partner to the US leadership team, communicating regional performance, risk assessments, and growth metrics to the VP of Finance.

• Drive monthly, quarterly, and annual budget-to-actual variance analyses, cost control measures, and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) tracking

. ● Implement and align financial strategy, internal reporting standards, and transfer pricing guidelines between c3India and US entities (c3controls, c3digitus, Evolute). Plant Cost Accounting \& Operations

• Partner on Standard Costing \& Variance Analysis: Establish accurate standard product costs and deliver weekly, actionable variance insights (material usage, labor efficiency, scrap, overhead absorption) to plant leadership to eliminate waste and optimize throughput

. ● Drive Gross Margin \& Cost Reduction Initiatives: Direct plant-level profitability analysis and collaborate with plant managers and continuous improvement teams to identify, validate, and track cost-saving opportunities and Lean/Kaizen operational goals.

• Lead Plant Budgeting, Forecasting \& Capacity Planning: Own the site-level annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes, translating production schedules, volume shifts, and unit economics into clear operational financial models

. ● Safeguard Inventory Integrity \& Controls: Oversee inventory valuation, perpetual-to-physical inventory reconciliations, cycle counting programs, and internal controls to minimize shrinkage, write-offs, and inventory obsolescence.

• Build Financial Models for CapEx \& Automation: Partner with operational engineering to develop rigorous ROI and pay-back models for plant equipment investments, automation projects, and facility capacity expansion decisions. Financial Reporting \& General Ledger Management

• Direct the accurate and timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes in accordance with Indian GAAP and company standards.

• Ensure strict control over general ledger accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, bank accounts, and intra-group/cross-border transactions.

• Consolidate regional financial management information systems (MIS) for executive review. Statutory Compliance, Taxation \& Auditing

• Ensure 100% compliance with local statutory laws, including Indian Income Tax (TDS/TCS), Goods and Services Tax (GST), Corporate Tax, Companies Act, and township/local regulations.

• Direct and manage external statutory audits, tax audits, internal audits, and interactions with appointed Chartered Accountants, consultants, and tax authorities.

• Oversee GST return filings, GST refund applications, and transfer pricing documentation. Treasury, Cash Flow \& Financial Operations

• Manage liquidity, cash flow forecasting, working capital, and local banking relationships in Mumbai.

• Supervise the local finance and accounts team, providing oversight for Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), expense management, and local payroll processing.

• Implement, streamline, and enforce internal controls, accounting workflows, and financial policies to eliminate risk and maximize efficiency. Team Leadership \& Development

• Lead, mentor, and build the c3India finance team, promoting professional development and functional expertise across team members.

• Foster strong cross-functional collaboration with c3India Engineering, Operations, and Human Resources teams. Qualifications \& Required Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration required. Chartered Accountant (CA), ICWA/CMA credential or Master’s degree in Finance (MBA/M.Com) strongly preferred.

• Experience: 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, with at least 3–5 years in a senior leadership role (e.g., Director, Controller, or Senior Finance Manager) in an MNC or manufacturing entity. We require hands-on experience inside an industrial or electronics manufacturing facility.

• Accounting \& Software Proficiency: High proficiency in ERP accounting systems, Tally, and US/global software tools (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, or similar).

• Compliance Mastery: In-depth, hands-on knowledge of Indian GST laws, Income Tax (TDS), Transfer Pricing, Corporate Governance, and Indian GAAP/Ind AS.

• Cross-Border Expertise: Experience working with US-headquartered parent companies, multi-currency transactions, and reporting across time zones.

• Cost Accounting \& Manufacturing Financial Management: Led plant-level and standard cost accounting operations for high-volume manufacturing environments; designed variance analysis frameworks (labor, yield, and overhead) that improved gross margins and optimized inventory valuation. Required Competencies \& Personal Attributes

• Communication \& Collaboration: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English; ability to present clear financial insights to executive stakeholders in the US.

• Leadership \& Ethics: High integrity, confidentiality, and commitment to maintaining ethical financial practices.

• Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on data accuracy and process optimization.

• Adaptability: Comfortable coordinating across global teams (Mumbai and US) via video conferencing and collaborative tools. Work Environment \& Travel

• Work Location: On-site at the c3India office facility in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Pay

₹3,500,000.00 - ₹3,600,000.00 per year

Experience

• Finance and Account: 10 years (Preferred)

Work Location

In person