Manager - Finance
Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
—————————————————————————————————————Job Title: Manager - Finance Job Type: Permanent, Full-time Function: Finance Business: Godrej Agrovet Limited Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India About Godrej Industries Group (GIG)At the Godrej Industries Group, we are privileged to serve over 1.1 billion consumers globally through our businesses with market leadership positions in the consumer products, real estate, agriculture, financial services and chemicals industries.https://www.godrejindustries.com/About Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL)Godrej Agrovet is a food and agri conglomerate, dedicated to improving the productivity of Indian farmers by innovating products and services that sustainably increase crop and livestock yields.www.godrejagrovet.com About the role As a Finance Manager, you will lead budgeting, forecasting, and costing analysis for live business segments, drive strategic decision-making, manage month-end closing, and ensure strong governance while fostering team excellence and digitising financial processes. Key Responsibilities : Budgeting and AOP (Annual Operating Plan):
Oversee the budgeting process for live business segments, including contract farming, breeding and hatchery operations
Develop, monitor, and update the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) to ensure alignment with business goals Forecasting:
Lead the financial forecasting process by incorporating market trends, cost variables, and business performance indicators
Provide accurate and timely financial forecasts to support decision-making Costing analysis:
Conduct detailed cost analyses of financial reports, focusing on feed costs, bird counts, and production expenses
Evaluate and recommend strategic decisions based on cost-benefit analysie, such as whether to increase production or sell in the market Strategic decision-making:
Analyse and understand key business metrics, such as feed cost increases, inventory levels and asset utilisation
Prepare "what-if" scenarios and provide actionable recommendations to optimise business performance Month-end closing:
Lead the month-end closing process, ensuring accurate product costing and financial mapping
Review and reconcile financial statements to ensure compliance with company policies Team leadership:
Manage and mentor the team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture
Conduct regular reviews to ensure the team meets objectives and maintains high standards. Stakeholder management:
Act as a business partner for live business operations, working closely with other departments to achieve financial objectives
Ensure effective communication and alignment with key stakeholders, including senior management and external partners Governance and controls:
Ensure adherence to GAAP and company policies, maintaining strong governance, and control measures
Drive the implementation of financial controls to safeguard company assets and ensure regulatory compliance Digitization and dashboard management:
Lead the digitisation of financial processes and the adoption of financial dashboards to improve decision-making and efficiency
Leverage technology to enhance financial reporting and data analytics Who are we looking for?Education : ICWA or CA with relevant experience Experience : Minimum 3-4 years of experience in a business finance role, preferably in the agriculture, animal husbandry, or FMCG industry Skills : Strong leadership analytical
Strategic decision-making skills
Proficiency in financial forecasting, costing, and budgeting processes What’s in it for you?Be an equal parent Childcare benefits for the birthing parent, commissioning parent (in case of surrogacy) or adoptive parent, and their partners
6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers, flexible work options on return for primary caregivers
2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers
Caregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel Coverage for childbirth and fertility treatment No place for discrimination at Godrej Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses Coverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy Community partnerships and advocacy Persons with Disability (Pw D) care We are selfish about your wellness Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options Elder care for those who might need to extend support to senior family members Preventative healthcare support Outpatient Department (OPD) coverage, including vaccinations, dental, vision, etc. Uncapped sick leave Flexible work options, including remote working and part-time work Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements Digital and offline instant recognition platforms. An inclusive Godrej Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. It’s not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you. We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognise merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members. If this sounds like a role for you, apply now!
We look forward to meeting you.