Vice President - Finance

Job Role: Vice President Finance.

Location: Ahmedabad.

Position Overview: Vice President - Finance.

The VP - Finance will lead the company's finance functions, overseeing Accounts, Treasury, Taxation, Payroll, Project & Corporate Finance.

Key responsibilities include capital raising (debt, equity, mezzanine), IPO readiness, M&A, and strategic financial planning for renewable energy and infrastructure projects.

Acting as a strategic partner to the CEO and Board, the role emphasizes governance, compliance, and capital efficiency to support growth through innovative financing.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Finance & Fundraising:

- Lead project finance for renewable energy (Solar, Wind, BESS) and infrastructure; manage funding strategies, negotiate financing agreements, and build relationships with banks, DFIs, and capital markets.

- Oversee IPO processes and M&A activities.

Financial Planning & Governance:

- Develop financial models, forecasts, and maintain aligned capital structures.

- Oversee MIS, investor relations, and ensure compliance with governance standards.

Treasury, Accounts, Taxation & Payroll:

- Manage cash flows, hedging, forex, taxation (Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing), statutory accounts, audits, and payroll operations.

Risk, Compliance & Controls:

- Implement internal controls, conduct risk assessments, ensure covenant compliance, and drive digitization of finance functions.

Leadership:

- Lead and mentor a 15+ member finance team; coordinate with Business Development, Legal, Procurement, and Operations; establish SOPs and ensure transparency and fraud prevention.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Chartered Accountant / MBA (Finance) / CFA; LLB advantageous.

- 18-25 years in finance leadership, preferably in Renewable Energy, Infrastructure, or EPC sectors.

- Proven track record in raising large-scale debt (1,000+ Cr), IPO readiness, and capital markets.

- Hands-on experience with SAP/digitization and managing large teams.

Key Competencies:

- Strategic financial expertise with execution focus.

- Strong negotiation, deal structuring, and risk management skills.

- Deep knowledge of corporate governance, taxation, and internal controls.

- Leadership in high-growth, multi-project environments.

- High integrity and transparency.