Company Description
Soni Auto & Allied Industries Limited, established in 1984, is a leading manufacturer and exporter of leaf springs with three state-of-the-art manufacturing units in Jamshedpur. The company is IATF 16949 certified and specializes in producing an extensive range of products, including conventional, parabolic, bogie, and air link springs for light, medium, and heavy commercial vehicles. Utilizing advanced technologies such as robotic heat treatment and CNC-controlled equipment, Soni Auto ensures superior mechanical and metallurgical properties, as well as premium product quality. The company also boasts modern design capabilities and testing facilities that validate designs and enhance the confidence of OEMs globally. Soni Auto exports to various countries, including Nepal, Bangladesh, Russia, and the Middle East, with a dedicated team committed to maintaining top-notch production standards.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site role for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) located at the company's facilities in Jamshedpur. The CFO will lead the complete finance and accounts function across all three manufacturing units. This role goes beyond reporting — it requires building robust financial systems, strengthening internal controls, and aligning finance with long-term growth.
The ideal candidate must be hands-on with Microsoft Business Central ERP and capable of developing disciplined financial processes across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
• Oversee finance and accounts for all three manufacturing units
• Prepare and consolidate monthly, quarterly, and annual balance sheets
• Develop structured MIS reporting systems for leadership decision-making
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, GST, audits, and tax regulations
• Manage working capital, cash flow planning, and banking relationships
• Drive cost control mechanisms and improve financial transparency
• Monitor inventory valuation, production costing, and margin analysis
• Ensure effective implementation and utilization of Microsoft Business Central ERP
• Build and strengthen financial systems, SOPs, and internal controls
• Standardize accounting processes across all units
• Lead and develop the finance and accounts team
System Building Responsibilities
The CFO will be expected to:
• Build structured financial reporting frameworks
• Create standardized processes for accounting across units
• Develop cost tracking systems linked to operations
• Implement strong internal control mechanisms
• Reduce dependency on individuals by institutionalizing systems
• Ensure ERP-driven decision-making instead of manual tracking
Requirements
Minimum 10 years of experience in finance and accounts, preferably in manufacturing
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Business Central ERP (mandatory)
• Experience handling finance for multi-unit or group-level organizations
• Deep understanding of accounting standards, statutory compliance, GST, and audits
• Experience in preparing consolidated financial statements
• Strong system-building mindset
• Structured, disciplined, and detail-oriented.
