Chief Financial Officer - FMCG

Chief Financial Officer

- The ideal candidate for this role is a seasoned Finance leader (who is managing minimum turnover of 10000 Cr), with experience in organizations that have successfully managed scale and growth, while building a global footprint. The individual must bring in experience of best-in-class practices across the entire spectrum of a contemporary finance function including Management Reporting, Financial & Statutory Reporting, Taxation, Treasury, EXIM, Insurance, and Secretarial.

- The candidate must bring a demonstrated track record in shaping an organizations finance strategy and have the presence and conviction to execute it. A blend of experience with Indian organizations and MNCs would be a positive. Potential candidate should have been exposed to the manufacturing sector and multi group operations.

The role would cover the entire gamut of finance functions :

1. Systems based Management Reporting & Analytics

2. Financial Statutory Reporting

3. Direct & Indirect Taxation including international taxation & FEMA

4. Treasury / Banking including Forex Management and Documentation

5. EXIM Management

6. Insurance both General & Life

7. Secretarial

8. External stakeholder management

Keys tasks would be to :

- Shape the commercial strategy of the Group

- Design an integrated finance organization and build/buy the required capabilities

- Leverage technology to drive efficiency and transformation

- Having the conviction to execute the change

- Inspire and lead the team by holding team accountable and role modelling the right behaviours

MUST HAVE COMPETENCIES :

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following competencies :

- Results Orientation as demonstrated by the ability to set new and challenging goals for self or team. Energized by a challenge; exploits opportunities to exceed goals and works towards them, even under adverse circumstances.

- Team Leadership evidenced by the ability to delegate responsibilities based on insight into an individuals competencies as well as experience, taking calculated risks where appropriate. Empowers the team to identify and solve problems and uses understanding of self and team to resolve conflict effectively. Inspires team through role modelling and recognizes & rewards teams effort.

- Collaboration and Influencing as demonstrated by the ability to actively engage colleagues to make joint decisions. Effectively leverages the informal structure, dynamics and culture of the organization to get things done. Is also able to bring people together across boundaries to achieve results as a team and share best practices. Takes calculated risks to advance a collaborative relationship, foregoing personal objectives for the benefit of the group if necessary.

- Functional Competency in Finance : Proven knowledge and expertise of critical Finance tasks while having understanding of all aspects of the function. Understands the business and finance dynamics and is able to roll out the right mix of functional initiatives, leveraging the support of BU leaders, to drive maximum business area impact. In addition, able to point out to specific examples where one has developed and implemented practical talent strategies in a large and complex company environment that resulted in a clear impact on business results.