Pragati Construction - Chief Financial Officer - CA

The CFO will oversee entire finance function, including finance operation, treasury, taxation, compliance, financial reporting, internal controls, and strategic planning. The role demands strong experience in infrastructure/EPC businesses with multi-project execution.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Strategy & Planning:

- Assist Group CFO in financial strategy aligned with company growth plans

- Lead budgeting, forecasting, project cost estimation and long-term financial planning

- Drive project-level financial analysis along with Project wise PnL and margin optimization

- Monitor working capital and cash flow management

2. Financial Reporting & Controls:

- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements

- Ensure compliance with Ind AS / Companies Act

- Strengthen internal controls and financial governance

- Lead internal and statutory audits

- Publishing MIS/dashboard to Group CFO/MD

3. Taxation & Compliance

- Direct & indirect taxation (GST, Income Tax, TDS)

- Ensure regulatory compliance across project locations

- Handle tax assessments and litigations

5. Risk Management

- Monitor financial risks across projects

- Review contract financial terms and commercial clauses

- Support claims management and cost control

6. Team Leadership

- Lead and mentor finance teams across HO and project sites

- Drive automation and ERP-based financial reporting

- Improve financial processes and efficiencies

Candidate Profile:

Qualification:

- CA (Mandatory)

- LLB - Preferred

Experience:

- 15-20 years of experience

- Minimum 5-7 years in senior finance leadership role

- Strong exposure to Infrastructure / EPC / Construction sector

- Experience in companies with turnover - 1,000 Cr+ preferred

Key Competencies:

- Strong understanding of project accounting

- Expertise in treasury and banking management

- Strategic thinking and commercial acumen

- Strong leadership and stakeholder management

- Experience with ERP systems