Country Finance Manager

Country Finance Manager

Croda is a FTSE100 organisation where we truly believe our people are our difference and this, along with our values of Innovative, Responsible and Together, create ‘our Purpose, Smart science to improve lives’. With over 5,000 employees globally, we specialise in the research and development of innovative ingredients for the Life Science and Consumer Care markets.

We are focused on developing our inclusive culture through accountability, collaboration and innovation. By joining Croda, you will be part of a team who are using smart science to create a more sustainable future.

As we deliver our ambitious 2030 Growth Strategy, we’re looking for a Country Finance Manager to manage country-level financial operations, ensuring strong governance, compliance and effective business partnering to support profitable growth and operational excellence.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) 2010 - 2015
  
• Extensive experience in finance & global manufacturing environments
  
• Strong knowledge of Indian direct and Indirect taxation frameworks
  
• Strong understanding of Treasury and working capital management
  
• Attention to detail, teambuilder, good interpersonal skills
  
• Good understanding of Risk and compliance frameworks

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Manage country-level financial operations, ensuring strong governance, compliance with regulatory and Croda standards.
  
• Manage banking relationships, oversee payments, and ensure effective cash flow management.
  
• Monitor compliance with funding arrangements, including term loans and financial covenants.
  
• Drive working capital optimization initiatives to enhance liquidity and operational efficiency.
  
• Ensure adherence to UKCR requirements and Croda’s internal control frameworks.
  
• Support internal, statutory, and tax audits with accurate documentation and coordination.
  
• Establish and maintain a robust control environment to mitigate financial and operational risks.
  
• Lead SAP-related projects and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes and systems.
  
• Oversee direct and indirect taxation, including return filings, audits, assessments, and litigation matters.
  
• Coordinate regulatory reporting and ensure compliance with all statutory requirements.
  
• Provide financial insights to support pricing strategies and profitability improvement.
  
• Enable better commercial decision-making through data-driven analysis and benchmarking.
  
• Collaborate with business teams to drive performance and operational effectiveness.
  
• Ensure close coordination with government authorities for incentives, regulatory reporting, and compliance matters.

What We Offer:

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Top of the line class medical facilities
  
• 22 days paid holiday
• Access to share plans
  
• Generous parental leave
  
• Free car parking on Croda sites

Why Croda?

At Croda, we believe our people are our difference. We are people-led, driven by the desire to do good and deliver value, a unifying principle shaped by all the great people that have travelled through Croda since our beginning in 1925. We pride ourselves on bringing together diverse teams and talents from across the globe and, guided by our values of Responsible, Innovative, and Together, we are passionate about building an inclusive, collaborative, and diverse organisation with innovation and customer focus underpinning all that we do.

Croda is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

Additional Information

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email [email protected].