Chief Financial Officer - Consumer Brand/Food - CA

Our VC funded Consumer Brand client is looking for CFO based at Bangalore

Key Accountabilities :

- CFO would be responsible for developing strategic plans for future growth of the organization. Role will be responsible for formulation & implementation of corporate financial strategies.

- CFO would work as Business partner with MD and Board and monitor the strategic plans which will have to be converted into Annual Operating Plans aligned with company's long term strategies. These will have to be institutionalized by defining the review mechanism.

- Provide critical financial and operational information to the MD and Management and make actionable recommendations on both strategy and operations.

- Oversee the development of annual operating plan and costs management in alignment with company's mission.

- Provide necessary support to the top management in situations of potential acquisitions, and collaborations with external organizations.

- Lead Budget and forecasting process at corporate level. Support Operations planning with accurate financial forecasting.

- CFO will play an active role in the budgeting and planning function. Formulate and evaluate all financial planning activities / processes including operating and strategic plans forecasts.

- Develop and execute analysis of various business initiatives

- Analysis and assessment of capital required over the plan period and arranging finance

- Develop and maintain accurate and effective financial statements.

- Coordinate and oversee internal and external audit procedures.

- Provide efficient and effective accounting systems.

- Ensure the financial integrity of the company and be fully accountable for the accuracy of the company's financial statements.

- Timely reporting of various financial and other business related information that forecasts the company business activity as required by financial regulation both internally and externally.

- The CFO will be required to develop and create broader governance and manage the Compliance and Regulatory issues.

- Develop and manage the key stakeholder's relationships. This would include the Management, Regulators, large key customers, Suppliers, etc.

- Responsible for complete tax planning, tax compliance and monitoring other taxation issues for the company..

Ideal Candidate :

- Chartered Accountant, with around 8 -15 years of progressive experience, of which at least last few years as Head of Finance.

- Should from consumer brands/Food/Retail/FMCG/industry experience.

- Should have thorough knowledge of sound financial planning, corporate governance and compliance

- Strong Fund sourcing capabilities with proven experience and an ability to work closely with PE Funds and Banks

- Ability to handle multiple locations and entities ( including those abroad) and be effective in control over finances, cost, MIS

- Experience of working with an ERP essential.

- Focus on driving for transparency and results.

- Highly Analytical, Creative Thinker with proven track record in financial skills.

- Should have Strong leadership skills, with an entrepreneurial can-do attitude.

- Should have an experience of working with top management.