Finance Manager

Reports To

Senior Director, Worldwide Corporate Accounting

What You Will Be Doing

As a key member of the finance team, this person will play a critical role in driving the company's margin analysis for products and services while ensuring compliance with financial accounting standards. This individual will oversee the cost control system, manage general ledger operations, conduct financial analytics, and prepare comprehensive financial reports. Additionally, the role will provide financial support to various teams and assist various accounting functions as required.

What You Will Bring to ChargePoint

General Ledger Management

• Manage month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements
• Oversee journal entry preparation, review, and posting to maintain general ledger integrity
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly and ensure proper documentation of all reconciliations
• Monitor and maintain the chart of accounts, ensuring compliance with accounting standards
• Implement and maintain internal controls for general ledger operations

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
• Develop and automate advanced financial dashboards and KPI tracking systems
• Conduct sophisticated margin analysis by product line, customer, and geographic region
• Perform complex financial modeling to support strategic decision-making
• Generate actionable insights from financial data to guide business strategy

Cost Accounting & Control

• Oversee the company's cost control system, ensuring accurate and timely cost allocation for products and services
• Manage and review standard costs for raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods
• Analyze production costs and variances to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement
• Conduct regular inventory reviews and cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory levels and values

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Operations, Supply Chain, R&D) to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Provide financial guidance on vendor contract terms and negotiations
• Support operational teams with cost-benefit analyses for proposed initiatives
• Partner with business leaders to identify trends, risks, and opportunities through data analytics

Process Improvement

• Identify and drive process improvements in financial management and reporting
• Lead automation initiatives for routine financial processes
• Develop and implement best practices for financial data integrity and analysis
• Handle ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requests as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master's degree or CPA /CA preferred)
• Proven experience in cost accounting, general ledger management, financial analysis, and reporting in a manufacturing or related environment
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting principles, cost accounting, and inventory valuation methodologies
• Advanced data analytics skills with the ability to transform raw financial data into strategic insights
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, data visualization tools, and experience with ERP systems and financial modeling tools
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial data in an understandable way
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines effectively
• Strong organizational skills and adaptability to changing business needs
• Ability to work across different functions and levels within the organization
• Flexibility to accommodate off-hours schedules for international discussions, close operations, and project efforts

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working in manufacturing industry
• Proficiency with advanced financial analytics tools and techniques
• Experience with ERP system implementation or optimization
• Knowledge of cost reduction strategies and process efficiency improvements
• Experience with financial forecasting and scenario planning
• Knowledge of ERP system e.g. NetSuite, Oracle or others

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, contributing to financial decision-making and operational efficiency while ensuring the integrity of accounting practices and delivering valuable financial insights that drive business growth.

Location

Gurgaon, India