Chief Financial Officer - Fertilizers/Pesticides/Agro Chemicals Sector - CA

Description:

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for a leading Indian corporate house in the Fertilizers / Pesticides / Agro Chemicals sector. The ideal candidate should be a qualified Chartered Accountant with 20+ years of extensive experience in the manufacturing industry, with strong expertise in IPO processes, fund raising, financial strategy, and corporate finance management.

The CFO will play a critical leadership role in driving the organizations financial planning, compliance, investor relations, capital structuring, and long-term business growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the overall finance and accounting function of the organization.

- Drive financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term business planning.

- Manage IPO readiness, listing processes, and coordination with regulatory authorities, bankers, auditors, and legal advisors.

- Lead fundraising initiatives including debt financing, private equity, institutional funding, and strategic investments.

- Ensure strong financial governance, internal controls, and statutory compliance.

- Oversee treasury management, cash flow planning, taxation, audits, and financial reporting.

- Partner with business leadership to support expansion, acquisitions, and strategic decision-making.

- Build and maintain relationships with investors, banks, financial institutions, and external

stakeholders.

- Ensure compliance with SEBI regulations, Companies Act, accounting standards, and other applicable

laws.

- Drive automation and process improvements across finance operations.

- Mentor and lead high-performing finance and accounts teams.

Desired Candidate Profile:

- Qualified CA (Chartered Accountant) is mandatory.

- 20+ years of experience in Finance & Accounts within the manufacturing industry.

- Prior experience in Fertilizers, Agro Chemicals, Chemicals, Manufacturing, or related sectors preferred.

- Strong exposure to IPO processes, capital markets, and fundraising activities is essential.

- Proven experience in financial leadership roles such as CFO / Finance Director / Head Finance.

- Strong understanding of corporate finance, treasury, taxation, compliance, and investor relations.

- Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and strategic planning skills.

- Strong communication and decision-making capabilities.

Education: CA (Chartered Accountant) Mandatory

Preferred Skills:

- IPO Management

- Fund Raising

- Financial Strategy

- Corporate Finance

- Treasury Management

- Investor Relations

- Budgeting & Forecasting

- Manufacturing Finance

- Compliance & Governance

- Strategic Planning