Position: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) Qualified

Experience: Minimum 18 years, preferably 20+ years

Industry Preference:

We are seeking a seasoned finance leader with a strong background in the manufacturing sector, ideally from companies that are Limited and Listed (either currently listed or previously listed).

The ideal candidate will bring:

- Proven experience across both plant-level operations and the corporate office, with hands-on involvement in managing multiple units.

- A strong track record of leading and mentoring finance teams, with at least 20 team members under direct supervision.

- Experience from organizations with a minimum turnover of 800 crore, demonstrating the ability to work in a complex and growth-oriented environment.

Core Expertise Required:

- Fundraising and managing relationships with investors.

- Handling audit, finance & accounts, taxation, secretarial functions, board meetings, and preparation of balance sheets.

- Experience with IPO processes (optional but preferred).

- Strong exposure to banking and finance, including financial planning, cash flow management, and cost control.

- Proficient in preparing financial models and driving financial strategies.

- Adept at identifying financial risks, proposing corrective actions, and advising on revenue growth and cost optimization.

- Experience in developing budgeting processes and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

- Oversee financial forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting processes.

- Advise on long-term financial planning and business strategy.

- Provide commercial insights to meet and exceed business targets.

- Embed a robust risk and compliance framework across the organization.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with senior management, external stakeholders, and investors.

- Analyze and propose action plans to meet financial objectives.

- Manage cash flows, monitor billing cycles, and oversee client payments.

- Handle all taxation-related documentation and compliance.

- Develop and maintain accurate financial scenarios, including regular communication with banks for effective fund management.

- Lead the Finance, Accounts, MIS, and Taxation functions while ensuring alignment with business goals.

- Identify and address financial risks and deficiencies and develop strategic solutions.

- Forecast short-term and long-term financial needs aligned with business and project plans, and ensure cost-effective fund mobilization.

- Contribute to the companys overall growth, profitability, and strategic expansion through effective financial leadership.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

- CA qualified with 18-20 years of experience in the manufacturing sector.

- Strong leadership with the ability to steer the organization through financial strategy and planning in an evolving economic landscape.

- Expertise in corporate finance, budgeting, forecasting, and profitability management.

- Skilled in process improvement, quality management, and financial analysis.

- Experience in working with complex financial structures, ensuring compliance, and managing financial risk at a corporate level.

- A visionary finance professional who can align financial strategies with the organizations growth aspirations.