Finance Executive, Finance controller (Sanand)

Position: Finance Controller Export Business Location: Sanand Ahmedabad Department: Finance & Accounts Reporting To: CFO / Finance Head Role Summary The Finance Controller will be responsible for overseeing all financial activities related to the companys export operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, effective forex management, and optimal working capital utilization. The role requires robust expertise in international trade finance, export documentation, and financial planning to support business growth and profitability. Key Responsibilities 1. Financial Management & Reporting - Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements - Ensure compliance with Ind AS / IFRS and statutory requirements - Lead internal and external audits - Develop MIS reports for export performance analysis 2. Export Finance & Compliance - Ensure compliance with FEMA, RBI guidelines, GST, and customs regulations - Monitor export documentation including invoices, shipping bills, packing lists, and BL - Track export incentives (RoDTEP, Duty Drawback, etc.) and ensure timely claims - Ensure timely realization of export proceeds 3. Working Capital Management - Optimize receivables from international customers - Manage cash flow planning for export cycles - Oversee inventory and shipment-related financial impact - Coordinate with banks for packing credit and post-shipment finance 4. Costing & Profitability Analysis - Analyze export product costing and margins - Evaluate logistics, freight, and duty costs - Support pricing strategy for international markets - Provide profitability insights by region/customer 5. Risk Management - Identify and mitigate risks related to forex, credit, and geopolitical factors - Manage export credit insurance (e.g., ECGC) - Ensure strong internal controls and compliance mechanisms 6. Budgeting & Strategic Planning - Prepare export budgets and financial forecasts - Track performance against budgets and highlight variances - Support management in strategic decisions for global expansion Qualifications & Experience - CA / CMA / MBA (Finance) preferred - 45 years in export/import business - Strong knowledge of international trade finance and forex management - Experience with ERP systems (SAP ) Key Skills & Competencies - In-depth understanding of export regulations and compliance - Strong analytical and financial modeling skills - Expertise in treasury & forex risk management - Excellent communication and stakeholder management - High attention to detail and problem-solving ability Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) - Export realization cycle time - Forex gain/loss optimization - Working capital turnover - Accuracy in compliance and zero penalties - Export margin improvement .