Description:

Role Overview:

We are looking for a highly experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the finance function of our manufacturing organization in India. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Chartered Accountant with 20+ years of experience and deep expertise in Indian financial regulations, taxation, and manufacturing finance. The CFO will play a critical role in driving financial strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting business growth in a complex and evolving regulatory environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Strategy & Business Partnership:

- Drive financial strategy aligned with organizational goals and growth plans

- Partner with the CEO/MD and leadership team on business expansion, capex planning, and investments

- Provide strategic insights using financial data, analytics, and scenario planning

2. Financial Planning, Budgeting & MIS:

- Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial planning

- Ensure robust MIS reporting with actionable insights for decision-making

- Monitor performance against budgets and drive variance analysis

3. Manufacturing & Cost Accounting:

- Oversee cost accounting systems, including product costing, standard costing, and variance analysis

- Monitor plant-level finance, inventory controls, and working capital management

- Drive cost optimization initiatives across procurement, production, and logistics

4. Regulatory Compliance (India-Focused):

- Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, including financial reporting and governance

- Oversee implementation and reporting under Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS)

- Ensure accurate and timely compliance with Goods and Services Tax (GST), including filings, reconciliations, and audits

- Manage direct taxation including income tax, transfer pricing, and tax planning

- Liaise with regulatory authorities, auditors, and consultants

5. Audit, Controls & Risk Management:

- Lead statutory audits, internal audits, and tax audits

- Establish and maintain strong internal controls and financial governance frameworks

- Identify financial and operational risks and implement mitigation strategies

6. Treasury & Banking:

- Manage cash flow, liquidity, and working capital efficiently

- Develop relationships with banks and financial institutions

- Handle fund-raising, debt structuring, and capital management

- Manage forex exposure and hedging strategies (if applicable)

7. Leadership & Team Management:

- Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounts team

- Build strong cross-functional collaboration with operations, procurement, and supply chain

- Drive a culture of compliance, efficiency, and continuous improvement

Key Requirements:

- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) mandatory

- Minimum 20+ years of experience, with strong exposure to manufacturing finance

- Deep knowledge of Indian regulatory framework including GST, IND-AS, Companies Act, and direct taxation

- Strong expertise in cost accounting, plant finance, and working capital management

- Experience with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) and digital finance transformation

- Proven leadership experience in senior finance roles

- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills