Vice President Finance

About our client : As the client prepares to scale, set up its finance & operations structure and possibly pursue external funding / loan procurement, this role will be pivotal in shaping the financial backbone of the business.

Role Overview

The CFO will be a strategic partner to the CEO , responsible for financial planning, risk management, loan and funding strategy, and operational finance setup. The ideal candidate will have experience in growing companies, preferably in the pharmaceutical / chemical manufacturing sector, and in enterprises at or near the startup / scale‑up phase.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Planning

Develop and implement the company’s financial strategy aligned to growth objectives and manufacturing scale‑up.

Prepare financial models, budgets and forecasts that reflect manufacturing costs, CAPEX, OPEX, and projected revenues.

Advise on a funding strategy including debt (loan) and equity to support scaling manufacturing operations and R&D.

Loan & Funding Management

Lead the loan procurement process from banks, financial institutions or alternative lenders; prepare requisite documentation.

Negotiate financial terms and manage relationships with banks, investors and other financial partners.

Ensure optimal capital structure balancing cost of capital, measurement of risk and operational flexibility.

Financial Operations & Compliance

Establish robust accounting systems, internal controls, and financial reporting frameworks suitable for a manufacturing entity.

Ensure regulatory compliance with Indian corporate, tax, manufacturing and financial laws.

Define and implement financial policies (CAPEX approval, cost controls, working‑capital management, inventory controls).

Business & Risk Advisory

Provide financial insight to the executive team : cost‑structure analysis, margin improvement, production cost tracking, ROI for new projects.

Identify financial and operational risks (e.g., manufacturing ramp-up, supply chain, regulatory changes) and propose mitigation.

Monitor cash flow, working capital, key financial KPIs (e.g., margin, ROCE, asset utilisation).

Team Leadership

Build and lead the finance & accounting team, scale as company grows, develop talent, ensure managerial depth.

Foster a culture of financial discipline, transparency and accountability in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications & Experience

Proven experience as CFO, VP Finance or Senior Finance Leader in manufacturing / chemical / pharmaceutical businesses or scale‑up ventures.

Strong expertise in financial planning, corporate finance, fundraising (particularly debt + equity) and risk management.

Hands‑on experience with loan procurement, banking relations and working capital / production financing.

Familiarity with India’s regulatory & compliance frameworks for manufacturing and finance.

Excellent analytical, negotiation and leadership skills; ability to operate in a fast‑changing, high‑growth environment.

MBA or equivalent advanced degree in Finance or Accounting is preferred.

What We Offer

Opportunity to shape the financial foundation of a high‑potential manufacturing company.

Strategic role with high visibility and impact in the organisation’s growth and direction.

Competitive compensation package with potential equity participation or performance‑linked incentives.

Entrepreneurial culture, freedom to build systems and processes, and to contribute meaningfully to the business’s success.