Chief Financial Officer - Agro/Manufacturing Firm

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location: Delhi NCR

Industry: Agro / Manufacturing / Listed Company

Role Overview:

Lead the overall financial strategy of the organization ensuring liquidity, profitability, and long term sustainability

Act as a strategic partner to the Board and senior management Drive fundraising, capital market transactions, investor relations, and financial governance for a listed entity

Key Responsibilities:

Fundraising & Capital Markets:

- Lead equity, debt, and hybrid fundraising (IPO, QIP, Rights Issue, Private Placements)

- Evaluate and optimize capital structure to support growth objectives

- Manage share buybacks, ESOPs, and other SEBI-compliant capital market transactions

- Track market conditions and advise the Board on fundraising timing and structure

Banking & Treasury:

- Manage relationships with banks and financial institutions

- Oversee treasury operations, cash flow forecasting, and liquidity management

- Ensure compliance with banking covenants and financing terms

Investor Relations & Governance:

- Lead investor relations and stakeholder communication

- Present quarterly and annual financial results as per SEBI (LODR) norms

- Support investor meetings, analyst calls, and post-listing communications

Financial Reporting & Compliance:

- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting under Ind-AS

- Ensure compliance with Companies Act, SEBI, FEMA, GST, and Income Tax laws

- Coordinate statutory audits and ensure financial integrity

Strategic Financial Planning:

- Drive long-term financial planning, budgeting, and capital allocation

- Support M&A, diversification, and investment decisions

- Conduct scenario analysis, risk assessment, and sensitivity modeling

Cost Optimization & Performance:

- Lead cost optimization initiatives across functions

- Monitor KPIs, margins, and profitability improvement initiatives

Internal Controls & Risk Management:

- Strengthen internal control frameworks and audit processes

- Ensure robust governance, compliance, and risk mitigation practices

Systems & Technology:

- Implement and enhance ERP and financial systems

- Improve automation, reporting accuracy, and financial analytics

Leadership & Team Management:

- Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team

- Drive financial discipline, accountability, and ethical practices

Candidate Profile:

- CA / ICWA / MBA (Finance) from a reputed institute

- 15+ years of experience in senior finance leadership roles

- Minimum 5 years experience in a listed company environment

- Strong exposure to capital markets, fundraising, and investor relations

- Hands-on experience with IPO/QIP/Rights Issue/Debt raising

Key Skills:

- Capital markets & fundraising

- SEBI / LODR / Ind-AS / Corporate governance

- Financial modeling & valuation

- Treasury & risk management

- ERP & financial systems

Personal Attributes:

- High integrity and ethical standards

- Strategic thinker with strong decision-making ability

- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, growth-oriented listed organization