Chief Financial Officer

We are seeking an experienced Head of Finance to lead our financial operations. The ideal candidate must be a Chartered Accountant with a proven track record in financial management, preferably in a manufacturing environment. The role requires hands-on experience in an ERP setting, focusing on financial accounting, taxation, MIS & reporting, budgeting, and compliance. The candidate should be adept at working collaboratively with various internal and external stakeholders and possess strong leadership skills to manage a team.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Conducting financial accounting in accordance with relevant GAAPs.

Ensuring the timely closure of monthly and annual accounts.

Reporting monthly and quarterly financials to stakeholders, including the Board.

Liaising with internal and statutory auditors to complete audits promptly.

Preparing annual budgets, regular forecasts, cash flows, and monthly financial reports with variance analysis.

Providing various financial reporting views, such as product-wise or project-wise P&Ls and department-wise reporting.

Presenting and discussing financial performance with leadership, the Board, investors, and bankers.

Leading initiatives in cost optimization and productivity improvements.

Ensuring timely compliance with all regulatory requirements, including Income Tax, TDS, GST, PF, and Secretarial duties.

• Responding to demands, notices, and litigation from various authorities;
• Interacting with compliance consultants on various matters;

Lead the finance team, attract and retain top talent, and strengthen finance processes with best practices for future readiness.

Build internal models to ensure real-time and accurate financial information for all stakeholders.

Collaborate closely with Products, Operations, Markets Teams, and external consultants to achieve optimal financial outcomes.

Keep pace with the organization's growth by working across Accounting, Treasury, and Reporting functions.

Over time, develop specialized knowledge of the industry and operational environment in which the company operates.

Candidate requirements :

Chartered Accountant with 12-15 years of post-qualification experience,

The candidate should have worked for at least 7 years in a mid-size / large manufacturing company (in the factory and not the corporate office)

Should have led teams with a minimum size of at least 10 people.

Should have a minimum experience of at least 5 years in raising Funds from large banks

Experience with dealing with Board and Investors

Working Knowledge of Companies Act and Income Tax Act.

Strong verbal and written communication abilities.