Equilibrium - Manager - Corporate Finance - CA

About Equilibrium :

Equilibrium is a carbon removal company at the forefront of developing nature-based carbon removal projects in the Global South, each guided by our three core pillars - high-integrity, high-quality, and high-impact. With an aim to make carbon projects bankable, the projects are designed with an emphasis on technology, robust scientific research, expert implementation partnerships, and innovative blended finance mechanisms. We are currently originating six projects across Central and South India, focused on Regenerative Agriculture, Agroforestry, Mangroves Restoration and Biochar Production. With over 100,000 farmers & 150,000 hectares in the pipeline, Equilibrium is on the path to generate approximately 1 million carbon credits annually.

We are seeking a highly competent and driven individual to join our team as the Manager - Corporate Finance.

About the Role :

Seeking a Chartered Accountant (CA) with 3-5 years' post-qualification experience in infrastructure, energy, or real asset sectors.

Designed for a hands-on finance leader to drive rigorous cash flow management and optimise working capital in a capital-heavy operating environment.

Key Responsibilities :

Cash Flow & Working Capital Management :

• Own, monitor, and optimise all aspects of cash flow-daily, monthly, and annual-across the organisation to ensure liquidity, funding, and growth.
• Design and maintain robust cash flow forecasting models, proactively identifying shortfalls and surpluses and planning transitions between operating, investing, and financing activities.
• Oversee accounts receivable / payable cycles, inventory and payment terms, with a laser focus on minimising working capital requirements while maximising operational agility.
• Develop and implement clear controls, dashboards, and internal policies to track actuals vs. plans and drive accountability.
• Pioneer strategies, including supplier / customer term negotiations, to optimise the company's working capital and cash conversion cycles.

Capital Management & Structuring :

FP&A and Reporting :

Strategic & Project Finance :

Governance, Audit & Compliance :

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