Chief Financial Officer - Manufacturing/Industrial/Engineering

CFO - Manufacturing/Industrial/Engineering

Location: Delhi

Reporting to: Managing Director

Direct Reportees: Accounts Manager, Finance Manager, Taxation/Legal Compliance Manager

Team size: Accounts and Finance team including direct reportees shall be about 15 employees.

Job Role & Responsibilities:

- Strong finance-based analytical skills with a strategic approach to financial decision-making.

- Proven experience in handling audits, implementing cost reduction initiatives, and establishing robust financial control systems.

- Exposure to Mergers & Acquisitions, private equity fundraising, capital markets, and public listing processes.

- Expertise in valuation, as well as efficient management of inventory, receivables, and working capital.

- Skilled in engaging with investors and organizing investor meets to support fundraising and business growth.

- Well-versed in various taxation types and legal compliance requirements across functions.

- Possesses strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with external stakeholders such as investors, bankers, legal advisors, and financiers, as well as internal operational teams.

Key Skills and Experience:

- Experience: 15+ years, and at least 3 years in a leading role as CFO

- Qualifications: CA, CPA and MBA preferred

Preferred experience in industries:

- Should have significant experience working in companies engaged in manufacturing Solar Panels or Solar equipment.

- Experience in light engineering industries with large-volume manufacturing operations.

- Exposure to manufacturing of machinery, motors, and gearboxes/mechanical power transmission systems.

- Familiarity with production processes for pumps, valves, compressors, and hydraulic or pneumatic tools/equipment.

- Background in manufacturing of electrical goods such as batteries, switchgear, and transformers.

- Experience in the white goods or auto component manufacturing sectors is highly desirable.