Chief Financial Officer

Key Responsibilities :

Financial Strategy & Leadership :

- Develop and execute the organization's financial strategy aligned with business objectives.

- Act as a strategic advisor to the CEO and leadership team on financial planning and business growth.

- Drive long-term financial sustainability and value creation.

- Support business expansion, investments, mergers, acquisitions, and strategic initiatives.

Financial Planning & Analysis :

- Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and business planning processes.

- Analyze financial performance and recommend corrective actions to improve profitability.

- Present periodic financial reports and management insights to senior leadership and the Board.

- Establish and monitor key financial KPIs.

Financial Operations :

- Oversee accounting, treasury, taxation, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and financial reporting.

- Ensure efficient cash flow management and working capital optimization.

- Monitor capital expenditure and operational costs.

- Improve financial processes through automation and best practices.

Compliance & Governance :

- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, statutory regulations, taxation laws, and corporate governance requirements.

- Manage statutory audits, internal audits, and regulatory reporting.

- Strengthen financial controls, risk management, and internal control frameworks.

- Ensure timely completion of all financial and regulatory filings.

Risk Management :

- Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies.

- Maintain appropriate insurance coverage and business continuity plans.

- Monitor liquidity, credit, market, and operational risks.

Stakeholder Management :

- Build and maintain relationships with banks, financial institutions, auditors, consultants, investors, and regulatory authorities.

- Support fundraising activities, financing arrangements, and capital management.

- Represent the finance function in leadership and Board discussions.

Team Leadership :

- Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team.

- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement.

- Drive capability building and succession planning within the finance function.

Required Skills & Competencies :

- Strong financial strategy and business acumen.

- Expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and MIS reporting.

- Sound knowledge of accounting standards, taxation, auditing, and corporate finance.

- Experience in treasury management and cash flow optimization.

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Strong leadership and people management capabilities.

- Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills.

- High ethical standards and integrity.

- Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

- Strong negotiation, decision-making, and risk assessment skills.

Qualifications :

- Chartered Accountant (CA) - Mandatory.

- Additional qualifications such as MBA (Finance), CFA, CPA, or equivalent will be an added advantage.

Experience :

- 15-25 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, and financial leadership.

- Proven experience leading finance functions at a senior leadership level.

- Demonstrated ability to drive financial transformation and strategic business initiatives.

Preferred Attributes :

- Strategic thinker with a strong commercial mindset.

- Results-oriented with excellent execution capabilities.

- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive organizational change.

- Strong business partnering skills across multiple functions.

- Commitment to governance, compliance, and operational excellence.

- High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and accountability.