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Finance Manager Job Description

A finance manager job description for organisations that need a qualified professional to run budgeting, cash flow, MIS and compliance and to lead the accounts team. Founders and CFOs use it when finance moves from bookkeeping to planning.

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JOB DESCRIPTION – FINANCE MANAGER

Job Title:: Finance Manager
Department:: Finance
Reports To:: Chief Financial Officer / Managing Director
Location:: [Work Location]
Employment Type:: Full-time, Permanent
Experience:: 8–12 years; CA or MBA Finance
Job Code:: [Reference Number]

About [Company Name]

[Company Name] is [one-line description of your business, products/services and team size]. Office address: [Company Address].

Job Summary

The Finance Manager will lead the finance function at [Company Name], owning budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow management, financial reporting, tax and statutory compliance, and banking relationships, while managing a team of [Number] accounts professionals.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare annual budgets and rolling forecasts with department heads
Monitor daily cash position and plan working capital requirements
Deliver monthly MIS, variance analysis and management dashboards
Ensure finalisation of accounts and coordinate statutory and tax audits
Oversee GST, TDS, advance tax and income tax compliance with the CA firm
Manage banking relationships, working capital limits and loan documentation
Review and approve vendor payments within delegated limits
Design internal controls and approval matrices
Evaluate cost-reduction opportunities and capex proposals
Lead, mentor and appraise the accounts team
Prepare board and investor reports where required

Required Skills

Financial planning and analysis
Strong command of Indian tax and statutory compliance
Cash-flow and working capital management
ERP and advanced Excel / financial modelling
Leadership and stakeholder management

Qualifications & Experience

CA / CMA / MBA (Finance)
8–12 years of finance experience, 3+ years in a managerial role

Preferred Skills (Good to Have)

Experience with fundraising, due diligence or listed-company reporting
Ind AS exposure
Industry experience in [Industry]

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

KPI	Target	Review Frequency
Budget vs actual variance	Within [Percentage]%	Monthly
Cash-flow forecast accuracy	[Percentage]%	Monthly
Compliance due dates met	100%	Monthly
Audit closed	Clean report by [Date]	Annually

Salary Range

₹[Minimum CTC] – ₹[Maximum CTC] per annum (CTC), depending on experience and skills. Final offer will show the fixed and variable split and approximate in-hand salary.

Benefits

Provident Fund (EPF) and ESI as applicable, gratuity as per law
[Number] days of paid leave plus public holidays as per company policy
[Health insurance / group mediclaim cover]
Annual performance bonus
Professional membership fees reimbursement

How to Apply

Send your CV with a short summary of budgets managed and key finance improvements delivered. Send your application to [HR Email] with the subject line "Application – Finance Manager – [Your Name]" or apply through [Application Link]. Last date to apply: [Date].

Prepared by
[HR Name]
Human Resources
Date: [Date]

Approved by
[Reporting Manager]
Finance
Date: [Date]

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What this template includes

A job summary that explains why the finance manager role exists and where it sits in Finance
11 role-specific responsibilities, starting with prepare annual budgets and rolling forecasts with department heads
Required skills such as financial planning and analysis and strong command of indian tax and statutory compliance, so screening criteria are clear
Qualifications and experience (8–12 years; CA or MBA Finance) stated up front to filter applications
A KPI table, e.g. budget vs actual variance, that later becomes the appraisal yardstick
Salary range, benefits and how-to-apply sections with placeholders ready to fill

When to use it

Your company is scaling and needs budgeting and cash-flow planning
Preparing for fundraising, bank loans or due diligence
The accounts team lacks a qualified leader
Replacing an outsourced finance controller

How to customise this template

1Replace [Company Name], [Work Location] and the reporting line (Chief Financial Officer / Managing Director) with your actual details
2Trim or reorder the responsibilities so the top three reflect what the finance manager will spend most time on
3Spell out whether the role covers treasury, fundraising support, or only financial reporting and compliance
4Fill in the salary range as annual CTC in ₹ and decide whether to show it publicly or only on request
5Set realistic targets in the KPI table with the hiring manager before the role goes live

HR tips

Clearly state decision rights, such as payment approval limits, so senior candidates know the scope
Ask for examples of budgets or cost savings delivered in previous roles
For startups, add investor reporting and board-pack preparation

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Frequently asked questions

What does a finance manager do?+

A finance manager plans budgets, monitors cash flow, prepares MIS and financial statements, ensures tax and statutory compliance and leads the accounts team.

Is CA mandatory for a finance manager?+

Not always, but most Indian employers prefer a CA, CMA or MBA (Finance) because the role signs off on financial reporting and compliance.

Who does a finance manager report to?+

Usually the CFO, or the managing director or founder in smaller companies.

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