Chief Financial Officer - Manufacturing

Key Responsibilities :

1. Financial Strategy & Growth :

- Lead business planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial strategy aligned with growth objectives.

- Partner with leadership on pricing, margins, and profitability across product lines.

- Evaluate expansion opportunities, capex investments, new business initiatives, and scenario planning.

2. Capital Management & Fundraising :

- Drive equity and debt fundraising initiatives, including structured finance and project financing.

- Build and manage relationships with investors, banks, PE funds, and financial institutions.

- Optimize capital structure, cost of funds, and liquidity.

- Ensure strong cash flow management and working capital discipline.

3. Governance, Compliance & Reporting :

- Ensure accurate financial reporting as per IND-AS / IFRS and regulatory requirements.

- Lead statutory, internal, tax, and regulatory audits with a zero non-compliance mindset.

- Strengthen internal controls, risk management, and governance mechanisms.

- Oversee direct and indirect taxation, regulatory filings, and compliance with SEBI and Companies Act requirements.

4. Operational Finance & Performance :

- Drive cost optimization, margin improvement, and operational efficiency.

- Implement robust MIS, dashboards, and real-time analytics for decision-making.

- Track plant-level and project profitability, cost structures, and ROI on investments.

- Improve productivity and support data-driven decision-making across functions.

5. Strategic Partnering :

- Act as a trusted financial advisor to the CEO and Board.

- Support M&A activities, joint ventures, strategic alliances, and financial due diligence.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial and business goals.

- Support commercial negotiations, vendor contracts, and pricing strategies.

6. Risk & ESG Leadership :

- Establish enterprise risk management frameworks covering financial, operational, and compliance risks.

- Ensure governance standards across subsidiaries, JVs, and group entities.