Chief Financial Officer - CA/CPA

Role Overview:

The CFO will be a key member of the leadership team, responsible for driving the financial strategy, governance, and transformation agenda of a newly listed entity. The role demands deep expertise in listed company compliances, financial process transformation, ERP implementation, mergers & acquisitions, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Strategy & Leadership

- Develop and execute the company's financial strategy aligned with growth objectives.

- Partner with the Board and senior leadership on long-term business planning, capital allocation, and M&A opportunities.

Mergers & Acquisitions

- Lead end-to-end M&A processes, including target identification, due diligence, valuation, negotiation, and integration.

- Work closely with legal, tax, and operations teams to ensure smooth transaction execution and post-deal synergy realisation.

Compliance & Governance

- Ensure full compliance with SEBI, Companies Act, and other statutory/regulatory requirements.

- Oversee investor relations, quarterly/annual disclosures, and corporate governance frameworks.

Process Excellence & Transformation

- Lead finance transformation initiatives, including process automation and ERP optimisation.

- Establish robust internal controls, reporting systems, and performance monitoring metrics.

Financial Management & Reporting

- Direct preparation of accurate, timely financial statements, budgets, and forecasts.

- Manage treasury, risk management, taxation, and working capital efficiency.

Leadership & Team Development

- Lead and mentor a team of 15 finance professionals across accounting, tax, treasury, M&A, and MIS.

- Build a high-performance culture within the finance function.

Key Requirements:

- Chartered Accountant (CA) / CPA with 18+ years of progressive finance leadership experience.

- Mandatory: Prior recent experience as CFO or senior finance leader in a listed manufacturing company.

- Proven expertise in listed entity compliances, investor relations, corporate governance, and M&A.

- Demonstrated success in finance transformation and ERP implementation

- Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

- Track record of leading large finance teams and managing multi-stakeholder environments.