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Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer

Menschen Consulting Pvt. Ltd.India
1 day ago
Job description

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be a key strategic leader responsible for overseeing all financial and commercial functions of the manufacturing business.

The ideal candidate will bring over 20 years of progressive experience, with a strong track record in manufacturing finance, capital structuring, operational controls, and cross-border compliance.

This is a mission-critical role aimed at optimizing financial performance, enabling strategic growth, and ensuring robust corporate governance.

Key Responsibilities :

Strategic Financial Leadership

  • Lead the development and execution of financial strategies aligned with the company’s vision and long-term growth plans.
  • Serve as a key advisor to the MD / CEO and the Board on financial planning, capital deployment, mergers & acquisitions, and risk management.
  • Drive strategic initiatives including business expansion, capacity enhancement, capital expenditure projects, and international joint ventures. Financial Planning, Budgeting & Analysis
  • Direct the annual budgeting, forecasting, and multi-year financial planning process.
  • Establish reliable financial models to support business decisions, including ROI analysis, scenario modeling, and profitability tracking.
  • Provide critical insights through MIS dashboards, plant-level P&L, product-wise costing, and contribution margin analysis.

Operational & Cost Efficiency

  • Lead implementation of cost optimization strategies across raw material procurement, inventory, utilities, overheads, and logistics.
  • Partner closely with operations and supply chain leadership to align financial KPIs with production metrics.
  • Strengthen plant-level controls, standard cost systems, and inventory valuation practices. Governance, Compliance & Risk Management
  • Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance across direct tax, indirect tax (e.g., GST), Companies Act, labor regulations, and international accounting standards (IFRS / GAAP).
  • Liaise with statutory auditors, internal auditors, tax advisors, and government authorities as needed.
  • Implement robust internal financial controls and enterprise risk frameworks to mitigate business risks. Treasury & Cash Flow Management
  • Oversee treasury operations including cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, debt covenants, and interest cost optimization.
  • Manage capital structuring, working capital financing, and long-term funding strategies.
  • Evaluate and execute hedging instruments for forex exposure where applicable. ERP, Digital Finance & Process Automation
  • Champion ERP implementation and enhancement initiatives (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).
  • Drive digitization of financial processes, reporting automation, and analytics integration.
  • Establish real-time dashboards for cash, working capital, and profitability monitoring. Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing finance and accounts team across plants and corporate office.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, procurement, commercial, legal, and HR functions.
  • Present financials to the Board of Directors, Investors, and Joint Venture Partners (where applicable).

    • Candidate Profile : Qualification :

  • Chartered Accountant (CA) Experience :
  • Minimum 20 years of overall experience, including 10+ years in leadership roles within manufacturing organizations (multi-plant, multi-location preferred).

    • Demonstrated experience in cost accounting, plant finance, compliance, treasury, and ERP systems. Skills & Attributes :

  • Deep understanding of manufacturing economics, cost structures, and supply chain finance.
  • Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships including bankers, auditors, investors, and regulators.
  • Strategic thinker with strong business acumen, analytical mindset, and decisionmaking capability.
  • High integrity, ethical standards, and a continuous improvement mindset.
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