Chief Financial Officer - Iron & Steel Industry - CA

Role: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Industry: Iron & Steel

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Department: Finance & Accounting

Role Category: Finance Leadership

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the overall Finance function for a large-scale Iron & Steel business. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in financial planning, treasury management, fundraising, IPO readiness, compliance, business strategy, and financial governance within manufacturing-driven and capital-intensive industries.

This is a leadership role requiring strong commercial acumen, strategic financial planning capabilities, and the ability to partner closely with business leadership to drive growth, profitability, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead overall financial strategy, planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial management for the organization.

- Drive financial planning & analysis (FP&A), profitability management, and long-term business planning initiatives.

- Manage cash flow, treasury operations, working capital optimization, and liquidity planning across the business.

- Lead fundraising initiatives including IPO planning, banking relationships, debt management, and capital structuring.

- Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, taxation requirements, corporate governance, and financial reporting standards.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with banks, financial institutions, auditors, investors, and regulatory authorities.

- Support mergers, acquisitions, strategic investments, and complex financial transactions.

- Analyze market trends, industry dynamics, and operational performance to identify opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improvements.

- Develop strategic financial frameworks to optimize resource allocation and business scalability.

- Collaborate closely with leadership teams on business expansion, operational planning, and strategic decision-making.

- Drive internal controls, governance practices, audit management, and risk mitigation frameworks across the organization.

- Lead and mentor finance teams while building strong financial discipline and performance-driven culture.

- Support investor relations, board reporting, and stakeholder communication initiatives.

Desired Candidate Profile:

- 10-20 years of experience in finance leadership roles within the Iron & Steel industry or similar manufacturing sectors.

- CA qualification is mandatory. MBA/PGDM will be an added advantage.

- Strong expertise in financial planning, treasury, compliance, taxation, audits, and strategic finance management.

- Proven track record of successfully managing IPOs, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), and large-scale financial transactions.

- Strong understanding of manufacturing finance, cost structures, and capital-intensive business operations.

- Experience working closely with promoters, investors, banks, and external stakeholders.

- Strong commercial acumen with strategic business leadership capabilities.

- Excellent analytical, stakeholder management, negotiation, and decision-making skills.

- Ability to thrive in dynamic and high-growth business environments.

Preferred Industry Background:

- Iron & Steel | Metals & Mining | Manufacturing | Industrial Businesses | Capital-Intensive Industries