Chief Financial Officer - Manufacturing

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Capital Markets & IPO Leadership

About:

- Capital Markets & IPO Experience: The ideal candidate must have led or played a key role in a successful IPO for an Indian company or held a senior finance leadership role (CFO/Group Financial Controller) in a listed industrial/manufacturing business. Strong experience in IPO readiness, regulatory filings, due diligence coordination, SEBI and stock exchange liaison, investor relations, and scaling systems to listed-company standards is essential.

- Regulatory & Compliance: Deep knowledge of SEBI regulations, Companies Act, Ind AS, and IFRS is required. Experience with NSE listing processes, DRHP/prospectus preparation, disclosures, and full IPO lifecycle management is highly preferred.

- Capital Raising & IPO Execution: Proven track record in equity and debt fundraising, managing bankers, underwriters, auditors, and legal advisors. Ability to lead financial transformation, strengthen governance, upgrade reporting systems, ensure audit readiness, and execute IPO strategy within 12-24 months.

- Financial Leadership & Strategy: The CFO will lead strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, risk management, and capital allocation aligned with growth objectives. Experience in scaling businesses, driving revenue growth, improving margins, managing treasury, and ensuring long-term shareholder value is critical.

- Governance & Risk Management: Strong expertise in corporate governance, internal controls, ERP implementation, compliance frameworks, and proactive risk mitigation (currency, interest rate, customer payments, operational risks).

- Investor Relations & Communication: The CFO will act as the primary financial spokesperson, leading earnings calls, roadshows, investor meetings, and ongoing stakeholder communication. Must demonstrate strong presentation skills, credibility with investors, and ability to articulate strategy confidently.

- International & Industry Exposure: Preference for candidates with global exposure and experience in industrial/manufacturing or capital-intensive sectors. Ability to align Indian operations with global best practices and collaborate with international stakeholders is important.

- Location & Profile: India-based, ideally willing to relocate to Pune.

- 15-25 years of experience with at least 5+ years in senior finance leadership.

- Strong academic background in finance/accounting with high integrity, resilience, strategic mindset, and hands-on execution capability.