Chief Financial Officer - Food & Beverages Segment

Description:

Client: Leading reputed beverages manufacturer of a well known brand with multiple manufacturing sites in India & abroad.

Role Purpose:

- Lead the companys overall financial strategy and governance across manufacturing plants and sales operations.

- This is a complete unit CFO role, responsible for ensuring financial health, driving profitability, managing risk, and supporting sustainable business growth in a capital-intensive beverage manufacturing environment.

- The CFO will be a key strategic partner to the MD and Board, contributing to long-term value creation while managing complex cost structures, supply chains, and regulatory requirements specific to the beverage/FMCG sector.

KEY DRIVERS:

Financial Planning & Strategy:

- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation to drive growth and profitability.

- Provide strategic financial insights to support decision-making across plant and sales operations.

Financial Reporting & Compliance:

- Oversee accurate and timely financial reporting, including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow.

- Ensure compliance with Indian GAAP/IFRS, GST, corporate tax laws, and other statutory requirements.

- Manage internal and external audits and regulatory filings (including SEBI regulations, if applicable).

Cost Management & Profitability:

- Lead cost optimization initiatives across raw materials, packaging, manufacturing, and

logistics.

- Conduct detailed margin, cost, and profitability analysis by product group.

- Drive efficiency improvements across plant operations and supply chain.

Treasury, Cash Flow & Capital Management:

- Manage cash flow, working capital, banking relationships, and liquidity.

- Optimize capital structure and evaluate CAPEX and investment opportunities.

- Strengthen controls over receivables, payables, and inventory management.

Risk Management:

- Identify and mitigate financial risks including interest rate, currency, and operational risks.

- Establish robust financial controls and risk management frameworks.

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A):

- Support strategic initiatives such as acquisitions, joint ventures, and expansions.

- Lead due diligence, valuation, deal structuring, and post-merger integration.

Stakeholder Management:

- Act as the primary interface with investors, lenders, auditors, regulators, and other key stakeholders.

- Communicate financial performance, risks, and strategic plans clearly and effectively.

INCUMBENT:

- Chartered Accountant (CA) with 1520 years of senior financial leadership experience, preferably in manufacturing or FMCG, with strong exposure to plant economics and co-packer models.

- Strong financial acumen and analytical capabilities.

- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

- Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation abilities.

- Hands-on experience with ERP systems, financial software, and analytics tools.

- Deep understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements impacting the beverage industry.