ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Develop and execute the financial strategy, annual budgets, long-term business plans, and financial projections aligned with company growth objectives.

- Own the finance and accounts function end-to-end, ensuring accurate, timely books of accounts, monthly/quarterly closures, and statutory financial statements.

- Lead cash flow, treasury, and working capital management, ensuring optimal fund utilization and healthy liquidity across projects.

- Manage banking relationships, credit facilities, and debt/equity fundraising; lead lender documentation, covenant compliance, and investor and bank presentations.

- Oversee receivables, collections, vendor liabilities, billing closures, client reconciliations, and certification follow-ups.

- Drive project-wise profitability, deployment economics, and equipment utilization MIS; identify cost optimization opportunities and improve project margins.

- Lead direct and indirect taxation (Income Tax, GST, TDS), transfer pricing, tax planning, assessments, and litigation management.

- Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, Ind AS, and other statutory requirements; manage statutory, internal, and tax audits; strengthen internal controls, risk management, and governance.

- Evaluate capex proposals, new projects, bids, and investments through financial modelling, feasibility, and return analysis.

- Partner with the MD, operations, and commercial teams to support contract structuring, pricing, and commercial decision-making.

- Build business finance dashboards and MIS for real-time visibility; present performance, forecasts, and risks to the Board, lenders, and investors.

- Lead digital transformation of finance (ERP, automation, analytics) and build, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- CA (Preferred) / MBA (Finance) / CMA / CFA.

- 15 - 20 years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role (VP / Head Finance / CFO).

- Strong exposure to treasury, fundraising, project finance, MIS, taxation, and commercial operations.

- Experience in Infrastructure / EPC / Logistics / Heavy Equipment / Renewable Energy sectors preferred.

- Proven ability to manage multi-project financial environments and drive financial governance in a scaling organization.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

- Strategic financial planning, analytical, and financial modelling skills.

- Fundraising, banking relationships, and capital structure management.

- Working capital, treasury, and cash flow management.

- Direct and indirect tax, statutory compliance, and audit expertise.

- Project costing, commercial management, and contract finance knowledge.

- MIS, financial reporting, and ERP proficiency.

- Stakeholder management with Board, lenders, investors, and cross-functional teams.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Leadership & Behavioral Competencies:

- High ownership, integrity, and accountability.

- Strategic thinking with strong business acumen.

- Leadership and ability to build and mentor high-performing teams.

- Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.

- Execution-focused and result-oriented approach.

- Adaptability, sound judgement, and problem-solving mindset.