About Native:

Native is a leading executive search and leadership hiring firm, partnering with organisations to build high-impact leadership teams. With presence across Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore, and a team of 200+ professionals, Native works across 14 industries and has successfully supported 4,500+ organizations in identifying leadership talent that is truly native to their business context and culture.

About the Client:

We are a high-growth, investor-backed organization operating in the manufacturing/FMCG/pharma space. The company is entering a strategic growth phase and is looking to onboard a strong finance leader who can partner closely with promoters and investors to build a scalable, governance-led finance function.

Role Overview:

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be responsible for leading the entire finance function, driving financial strategy, strengthening controls, and managing investor relationships. The role requires a hands-on leader who can operate both strategically and operationally.

A key focus area will be Investor Relations and stakeholder management, especially in a PE-backed environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Strategy & Leadership

- Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and cash flow management

- Provide strategic financial insights to support growth and expansion

- Partner with promoters and leadership team on business decision-making

2. Investor Relations & Stakeholder Management (Critical Requirement)

- Serve as the primary finance interface for PE investors and board members

- Lead investor reporting, MIS presentations, and performance reviews

- Drive transparency, governance, and data-backed communication

- Support fundraising discussions and due diligence processes

- Manage relationships across investors, bankers, auditors, and advisors

3. Controllership & Governance

- Oversee financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls

- Strengthen governance frameworks in a growth-stage environment

- Ensure timely audits and regulatory adherence

4. Operational Finance

- Drive cost optimization and working capital efficiency

- Build scalable finance processes and systems

- ERP implementation exposure is a plus

5. Team Leadership

- Build and mentor a high-performing finance team

- Ability to roll up sleeves and operate hands-on when required

Ideal Candidate Profile:

- Chartered Accountant (CA) with 15+ years of experience

- Experience across Manufacturing / FMCG / Pharma sectors preferred

- Prior experience in a PE-backed company strongly preferred

- Extensive hands-on Investor Relations exposure

- Past controllership experience is an advantage

- Strong executive presence and communication skills

- Ability to engage confidently with Board and Investors

- High ownership mindset with execution orientation