Chief Financial Officer - CA

Position: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location: Indore/Nagpur

Experience: 1822 Years

Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA)

Industry: FMCG

Role Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the financial operations of a leading FMCG organization. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in financial planning, risk management, corporate governance, and business strategy, with strong experience in the FMCG sector.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Financial Leadership:

- Drive long-term financial strategy in alignment with business goals.

- Partner with the CEO and Board on business planning, capital allocation, and growth initiatives.

- Lead M&A evaluations, business diversification plans, and capital raising.

Financial Planning & Analysis:

- Develop robust financial models for forecasting and budgeting.

- Monitor business performance through KPIs, dashboards, and variance analysis.

- Provide actionable insights for cost optimization and revenue enhancement.

Controllership & Compliance:

- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting as per Indian Accounting Standards.

- Maintain strong internal control systems and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements (GST, Income Tax, ROC, etc.).

- Supervise audits (internal/statutory) and drive closure of audit points.

Working Capital & Treasury:

- Manage working capital cycles, credit policies, and cash flow planning.

- Oversee banking relationships, funding arrangements, and investment strategies.

Taxation:

- Lead direct and indirect tax planning and compliance.

- Handle tax assessments and represent the company before authorities.

ERP & Digitization:

- Drive digitization of finance processes including automation of reporting, dashboards, and controls.

- Lead ERP implementation/improvements (SAP/Oracle preferred).

Ideal Candidate Profile:

- Chartered Accountant with 1822 years of post-qualification experience.

- Minimum 57 years in a leadership finance role in FMCG or allied sectors.

- Strong business acumen and commercial understanding.

- Proven experience in handling high-growth environments and complex business models.

- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Compensation: Commensurate with industry standards and experience.