About Kemar Automation:

Kemar Automation is a fast-growing provider of digitalization and automation solutions across ports, logistics, and manufacturing industries. Our platforms such as UrgeTruck, KYMS, and KGOS enable real-time visibility, automation, and operational efficiency.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who will drive financial discipline, improve profitability, and support Kemar's next phase of growth.

This role goes beyond accounting - it requires:

- Strong financial control & auditing mindset

- Ability to optimize costs and improve bottom-line

- Strategic partnership with leadership for business growth

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Strategy & Leadership:

- Define and drive the company's financial strategy aligned with growth goals

Act as a key advisor to leadership on:

- Profitability

- Cost optimization

- Investment decisions

Financial Control & Governance (Critical):

- Establish strong financial controls and internal audit systems

Ensure:

- Compliance

- Transparency

- Risk mitigation

- Regularly review financial processes to eliminate leakages

- Cost Optimization & Bottom-Line Improvement

Identify and reduce:

- Unnecessary expenses

- Operational inefficiencies

Drive initiatives to improve:

- Margins

- Cash flow

- Overall profitability

- Budgeting & Forecasting

Lead:

- Annual budgeting

- Financial planning

- Forecasting

- Track performance vs budget and take corrective actions

- MIS, Reporting & Decision Support

- Build strong MIS and reporting systems

Provide actionable insights on:

- Revenue trends

- Cost centers

- Project profitability

- Support leadership with data-driven decision-making

- Audit & Compliance (Must Have Strength)

Lead:

- Internal audits

- External audits

Ensure compliance with:

- Statutory regulations

- Financial reporting standards

- Maintain audit readiness at all times

- Working Capital & Cash Flow Management

Optimize:

- Receivables

- Payables

- Cash cycles

- Ensure strong liquidity management

- Project & Business Finance

Monitor:

- Project-level profitability

- Cost overruns

Work closely with:

- Sales and project teams

- Ensure financial discipline across projects

Experience Required:

- 12-20 years in finance leadership roles

Strong experience as:

- CFO / Finance Head / Controller

Background in: Industrial / project-based / engineering companies (preferred)

Key Skills:

- Strong financial control and auditing expertise

- Proven ability to reduce costs and improve margins

Deep understanding of:

- Financial planning & analysis (FP&A)

- Cash flow management

- Strong analytical and strategic thinking

What We Are Looking For:

- A hands-on CFO, not just a reporting head

Someone who can:

- Challenge spending

- Bring financial discipline

- Strong ownership mindset

- Ability to work closely with business teams

- Why This Role is Critical

Direct impact on:

- Profitability

- Cost control

- Business sustainability

- Key role in achieving Kemar's growth and margin targets

Why Join Kemar Automation:

- Opportunity to shape financial strategy in a high-growth company

- Direct interaction with leadership

- High impact role with visibility and ownership

Location - Thane Mumbai