We are looking for an Interim leadership role (CFO) in the Finance area for a Mid-sized FMCG client of ours : the key expectations are:

1. Ensure that key financial processes (book closures, board reporting, statutory compliance) are attended to in a short term.

2. Review the existing systems and processes of the finance function

3. Set a short term vision for the function and develop a detailed plan of action.

We believe that the duration for this role should be about 12 months; however, as the company is in an expansion mode, the role would be open to review and may either extend the duration or even look at a longer term option. The person, his capabilities to provide a leadership vision to the finance function and implement key systems and ability to make a personal impact would be the primary factors to decide the future action.

Purpose & Role:

To lead the accounts, finance, auditing, Secretarial and legal function and look after the implementation of the following:

1. Lead role in preparation of the financial plan (Annual Operating plan - AOP)

2. Accountable for accurate MIS system, which helps drive the business measures, especially financial ones (Top line, Margins, Expenses etc). leads the monthly financial reviews and assists the ED/Board to review monthly business and financial performance.

3. Responsible for all financial statements: P&L and Balance sheet preparation to meet statutory standards and achieve effective closures.

4. Establish Costing standards and advice functions on costing on a regular basis: assist the top management to review and decide appropriate costing guidelines for long term strategies as well as pricing regularly

5. Facilitate in creating expense budgets for various functions and assist in review and remedy actions.

6. Assists the board in meetings through effective coordination, preparation of documents and minutes submission. Fully responsible for all ROC related compliance.

7. Represents the company to banking and financial institutions. Leads credit assessments and management.

8. Responsible for entire gamut of statutory compliance relating to Banks (borrowing), ROC, Income Tax and legal.

9. Looks after all the insurance related processes - starting from review of new proposals to implementation.

Desired:

Should be a post graduate and preferably hold a CA or ICWA

Minimum of 10 to 12 years in leading the finance & accounts function of a mid-size company or assisted the CEO of a large company, preferably in the FMCG/food processing sector.

Exposure to independent account finalisation, Board interactions, IT implementations are necessary.

Exposure to managing legal & statutory compliance is necessary.

Should have lead a team of managers and officers.

Should be a good team player and be in a position to contribute to company's culture.

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