Vice President - Business Finance - CA

Description:

We are seeking a VP - Business Finance

Job Profile:

Business Partnering & P&L Management:

- Partner with BU Heads to oversee the business units profitability, revenue growth, and cost management.

- Develop, monitor, and manage the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and budgets in alignment with organizational goals.

- Provide strategic financial insights to drive business decisions.

Project & Site Financial Control:

- Oversee all financial operations at project sites, including expense tracking, billing, and receivables.

- Ensure financial policies and procedures are adhered to at all site levels.

- As per CEO directive: Manage all state-wise statutory compliance (GST, etc.) through the Business Finance team.

Cash Flow & Working Capital Management:

- Monitor and manage BU-level cash flow to ensure liquidity for operational needs.

- Prepare cash flow forecasts and implement strategies to optimize working capital.

Management Reporting (MIS) & Analytics:

- Prepare and present accurate, timely Management Information System (MIS) reports and dashboards.

- Provide data-driven insights to senior management and BU heads for decision-making.

Delegated Financial Authority & Governance:

- As per CEO directive: Hold the authority to process single payments up to 50 lakhs.

- Review and approve purchase orders (POs) to ensure compliance with budgetary limits.

- Lead the weekly Finance Governance Meeting to finalize fund allocations and disbursements.

ERP Implementation & Process Leadership:

- As per CEO directive: Lead the immediate Tally-to-ERP migration, overseeing external professionals.

- Drive process optimization and digital transformation within the finance function.

Weekly Compliance Reporting:

- As per CEO directive: Compile and submit a weekly compliance report every Friday to the CFO and CEO on fund flow, payments cleared, and statutory submissions.

Requirements:

Education:

- Qualified Chartered Accountant (Preferred)

Experience:

- 10+ years of progressive Business Finance experience.

Industry:

- Construction & Heavy Engineering, EPC / Infrastructure, Highway, Railways & Metro projects

- The Business Finance Head must have demonstrated success in cash flow management, fund flow optimization, and vendor-payable discipline.

- Strong cost control, budgeting, and project level P&L experience.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

- Hands-on expertise in Excel, AI tools, and data crunching.

- Proven team leadership and ability to manage multiple finance units.

- Deep understanding of accounting, audits, reconciliations, and compliance.