Group Chief Financial Officer - Strategic Finance & Business Partnership

Strategic Finance & Business Partnership:

- Partner closely with the Managing Director on strategic planning, business expansion, investments, and profitability improvement initiatives.

- Drive financial strategy aligned with the organization's long-term vision and growth objectives.

- Provide actionable financial insights to support key business decisions.

- Evaluate new business opportunities, acquisitions, and capital investment proposals.

Financial Planning & Analysis:

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

- Monitor business performance through detailed MIS and financial dashboards.

- Analyse profitability by business vertical, branch, product line, and department.

- Recommend strategies to improve margins, optimize costs, and enhance operational efficiency.

Business Performance Management:

- Develop financial KPIs across all dealership operations.

- Conduct periodic business reviews with business heads.

- Identify revenue enhancement opportunities and cost optimization initiatives.

- Drive accountability for financial performance across locations.

Treasury & Working Capital Management:

- Manage cash flow, liquidity, banking relationships, and working capital.

- Optimize inventory funding and dealership financing structures.

- Oversee debt management and capital allocation.

Financial Controls & Governance:

- Strengthen internal controls, risk management frameworks, and financial governance.

- Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, accounting standards, and taxation requirements.

- Oversee internal and external audits.

Accounting & Compliance:

- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.

- Manage GST, Income Tax, Companies Act, and other regulatory compliance.

- Liaise with auditors, banks, financial institutions, and regulatory authorities.

Leadership & Team Development:

- Lead and mentor the finance and accounts team across multiple locations.

- Build a high-performance finance organization.

- Promote automation, process improvements, and digital finance initiatives.

MD Office Responsibilities:

- Act as the principal financial advisor to the Managing Director.

- Prepare Board presentations, financial reports, and strategic business reviews.

- Support investor, banker, and stakeholder presentations where required.

- Participate in executive decision-making and organization-wide strategic initiatives.

- Provide confidential financial analysis and recommendations for critical business decisions.