Chief Financial Officer - Manufacturing Industry

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) | Tier-2 Location | Manufacturing Industry

We are hiring a seasoned Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for a manufacturing organization. The role is based in a tier-2 city and will oversee the financial strategy and operations across four manufacturing units.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Finance & Leadership:

- Drive financial strategy and business planning in alignment with the organization's growth and expansion objectives.

- Partner with the promoters and executive leadership team to deliver strategic insights and decision support.

- Lead M&A evaluations, due diligence, and integration activities.

Factory & Plant Finance:

- Ensure sound financial operations across all manufacturing units.

- Monitor and control plant-level budgeting, costing, inventory, and working capital.

- Lead standard costing, cost control, and performance improvement initiatives.

Treasury & Banking:

- Manage banking relationships and lead treasury operations including working capital funding, cash flow management, and credit line optimization.

- Negotiate with financial institutions for fund and non-fund-based facilities.

Governance, Compliance & Controls:

- Establish robust internal control systems and processes.

- Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and audit requirements.

- Manage financial reporting in alignment with regulatory and internal standards.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

- Educational Background: Chartered Accountant (CA) and/or MBA in Finance.

- Experience: 15-30 years of progressive experience in finance leadership roles within manufacturing setups.

- Proven track record of working in promoter-driven companies.

- Strong experience in multi-unit operations within auto or process manufacturing industries.

- Exposure to treasury, M&A, and capex planning is essential.

- High adaptability to operate in a tier-2 city with a hands-on approach.