Deputy Manager - CFO Office - Manufacturing/Industrial/Infrastructure

Deputy Manager CFO Office

Job Description :

Key Responsibilities :

Strategic Finance & Business Partnering :

- Support the CFO in developing and executing financial and business strategies.

- Conduct financial and operational analysis to support executive decision-making.

- Prepare strategic business reviews, management presentations, and board reports.

- Track key business performance indicators and provide actionable insights.

- Assist leadership in evaluating growth opportunities and strategic initiatives.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) :

- Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.

- Develop financial models to assess business performance and investment opportunities.

- Monitor budget utilization and identify areas for cost optimization.

- Analyze revenue, profitability, and cash flow trends across business units.

- Drive variance analysis and recommend corrective actions.

Corporate Finance & Fund Management :

- Support fundraising activities including debt financing and investor interactions.

- Assist in treasury operations, cash flow management, and liquidity planning.

- Evaluate investment opportunities and capital allocation decisions.

- Monitor working capital and optimize financial resources.

Business Performance Management :

- Develop and maintain executive dashboards and performance scorecards.

- Collaborate with functional leaders to improve operational and financial performance.

- Identify risks and opportunities impacting business outcomes.

- Support business transformation and efficiency improvement initiatives.

Board & Leadership Reporting :

- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports.

- Develop presentations for Board meetings, investor discussions, and leadership reviews.

- Ensure timely reporting of financial and operational metrics.

- Provide insights and recommendations to senior management.

M&A and Strategic Projects :

- Support financial due diligence, valuation, and business case preparation for acquisitions.

- Participate in post-merger integration and business transformation initiatives.

- Conduct market research and competitive benchmarking studies.

- Assist in strategic partnerships and investment evaluations.

Governance, Risk & Compliance :

- Ensure adherence to financial policies and governance standards.

- Support internal audits and compliance reviews.

- Assist in risk assessment and mitigation planning.

- Monitor regulatory and statutory requirements impacting the business.

Required Skills & Competencies :

Functional Skills :

- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

- Strategic Financial Planning

- Corporate Finance

- Financial Modeling

- Budgeting & Forecasting

- Business Analytics

- Investment Analysis

- Treasury Management

- Management Reporting

- Variance Analysis

- Cost Optimization

- Working Capital Management

Technical Skills :

- Advanced Microsoft Excel

- Power BI / Tableau

- Financial Modeling Tools

- ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, etc.)

- PowerPoint & Executive Presentation Skills

- Data Analytics & Reporting

Leadership Competencies :

- Strategic Thinking

- Stakeholder Management

- Problem Solving

- Executive Communication

- Project Management

- Business Acumen

- Cross-functional Collaboration

Educational Qualification :

- CA / MBA (Finance) / CFA preferred.

- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline.

Preferred Experience :

- 8 - 10 years of experience in Corporate Finance, FP&A, CFO Office, Strategy, or Consulting roles.

- Experience working directly with CXOs or senior leadership teams.

- Exposure to Board reporting and executive-level presentations.

- Experience in manufacturing, industrial, engineering, infrastructure, or large corporate environments preferred.

- Knowledge of fundraising, treasury, investment management, and business transformation initiatives.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) :

- Accuracy of Financial Forecasts

- Timeliness of Executive Reporting

- Business Performance Improvement