Group Finance Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Group Finance Manager
Department: Finance & Accounts
Reports To: CEO / General Manager
Work Location: Head Office, Gairidhara

Job Purpose

To lead and manage financial operations of 4 companies from this group, ensuring effective financial planning, control, compliance, cost optimization, and sustainable business profitability.

The position will manage and strategize the financial operations of a diversified business group comprising:

• Manufacturing company: Dairy/Meat/ Bakery
• Restaurant business with multiple outlets
• Retail shop with multiple outlets for manufactured products

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations and ensure accurate financial records with adequate supporting documents.
• Ensure timely financial statements, reconciliations, reports, and KPI analysis.
• VAT, TDS, income tax, SSF, external audits, and statutory compliance.
• Inventory valuation, stock reconciliation, fixed assets and stock variances.
• Control and standardize production costs, food costs, overheads, inventory, and operating expenses.
• Develop pricing strategies for consistent profit margins.
• Analyze consolidated, company-wise, and branch-wise financial performance and profitability.
• Develop financial strategies to maximize ROI, ROE and ROA.
• Standardize financial systems, internal controls and reporting;
• Lead and develop company-wise accountants, delegate responsibilities, set deadlines, and review their work.

Job Specification

Education and Experience

• CA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience, preferably in a group with a few companies.
• Manufacturing, dairy, and hospitality/FMCG experience will be an added advantage.

• Strong financial leadership and strategic thinking.
• Expertise in budgeting, costing, cash flow, and financial analysis.
• Knowledge of Nepalese taxation, FDI, and statutory compliance.
• Proficiency in accounting software, ERP systems, and advanced Excel.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Financial reporting accuracy and timeliness.
• Cost optimization, profitability, and cash flow improvement.
• Timely statutory compliance and audit completion.
• Strong internal controls and financial accountability.

Required Skills

• Leadership
• Taxation
• Finance
• Budgeting
• Financial Analysis
• Cash Flow Analysis
• ERP software

About the Company

Himalayan French Cheese, established in Nepal in 2007 by French national François Driard, is a specialty cheese manufacturer producing nearly 35 varieties of artisanal cheese across its two production facilities dedicated to yak and cow milk. Combining traditional French cheesemaking techniques with the unique qualities of Himalayan milk, the company creates a diverse range of premium cheeses, from soft and creamy to hard and aged varieties.

All products are handcrafted using pasteurized milk and vegetarian rennet, with a strong focus on quality, authenticity, and distinctive flavours. Working closely with local yak herders in the Himalayan region, the company sources yak milk from high-altitude grazing areas and promotes the potential of Nepal's unique dairy resources.

Recognized internationally for its craftsmanship, Himalayan French Cheese has received the Super Gold Medal for its Yak Blue cheese at the Mondial du Fromage 2019 in Tours, France, earning recognition among international chefs and gourmet food enthusiasts.