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Senior Finance Manager

Senior Finance Manager

ConfidentialIndia, Ahmedabad
12 hours ago
Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

Detailed Note on Key Responsibility Areas

  • Fund Raising

Key Considerations :

  • Assessment of Funding Needs : Analysing business plans, project requirements, and cash flow projections to determine the quantum, timing, and type of funds required.
  • Identifying Funding Sources : Exploring options including banks, financial institutions, capital markets, private equity investors, and international lenders.
  • Structuring Transactions : Deciding on the mix of debt vs. equity based on cost of capital, leverage ratios, and risk appetite.
  • Negotiation and Documentation : Managing negotiations on terms & conditions, interest rates, covenants, and ensuring proper legal documentation.
  • Regulatory Approvals : Ensuring necessary approvals from regulatory bodies (RBI, SEBI, Company Law Board, etc.) are in place before fund raising activities.
  • Execution and Monitoring : Timely drawdown of funds, monitoring utilization, compliance with end-use restrictions, and timely servicing of obligations.
  • ECB (External Commercial Borrowings) Compliances

    • Key Considerations :

  • Understanding RBI Guidelines : Keeping abreast of the latest Master Directions and Circulars issued by the Reserve Bank of India on permissible lenders, borrowers, end-use, all-in-cost ceilings, and maturity profiles.
  • Reporting Requirements : Timely filing of Form ECB, monthly ECB-2 returns, annual compliance certificates, and managing correspondence with Authorised Dealer (AD) Banks and the RBI.
  • Monitoring End-Use : Ensuring funds are utilized strictly as per the stated purpose and within the permitted timelines.
  • Servicing of ECB : Managing interest and principal repayments, hedging exposures, and adhering to all covenants and undertakings.
  • Covenant Tracker

    • Key Considerations :

  • Identification of Covenants : Recognizing all financial, operational, and reporting covenants in loan agreements and bond indentures.
  • Data Collection and Analysis : Collating relevant data from financial statements, operational reports, and cash flow analyses for covenant calculation.
  • Monitoring and Reporting : Setting up systems or dashboards for real-time tracking and timely reporting of covenant status to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Documentation : Maintaining comprehensive records and evidence of compliance for audit and review purposes.
  • Credit Rating Exercise

    • Key Considerations :

  • Preparation of Information : Collecting, validating, and presenting financial and business information, including historical data, projections, risk assessments, and management discussions.
  • Agency Interactions : Coordinating with rating agencies (CRISIL, ICRA, CARE, Fitch, S&P, Moody's, etc.) and managing presentations, site visits, and Q&A sessions.
  • Continuous Communication : Providing timely updates on financial performance, business developments, and strategic changes to rating agencies.
  • Implementation of Feedback : Acting on recommendations from rating agencies to improve financial metrics or disclosures and responding proactively to potential concerns.
  • Monitoring and Disclosure : Keeping track of rating actions, ensuring prompt disclosures to stock exchanges and lenders, and managing rating reviews or appeals.
  • Investor Relations

    • Key Considerations :

  • Stakeholder Communication : Drafting and disseminating quarterly and annual reports, earnings presentations, press releases, and investor updates.
  • Managing Investor Queries : Responding promptly to investor questions, organizing one-on-one meetings, conference calls, and roadshows.
  • Disclosure and Compliance : Ensuring adherence to SEBI (LODR) and other applicable disclosure requirements.
  • Feedback Mechanism : Gathering feedback from investors and analysts to relay market perceptions to senior management.
  • Financial Modelling

    • Key Considerations :

  • Building Models : Developing integrated financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow), scenario analysis, sensitivity analysis, and valuation models (DCF, comparable companies, LBO, etc.).
  • Assumptions and Inputs : Defining realistic and data-driven assumptions based on market research, historical trends, and management guidance.
  • Model Validation : Conducting thorough checks, reconciliations, and stress-testing to ensure model integrity and accuracy.

    • Presentation : Converting model outputs into actionable insights and visually compelling presentations for management and external stakeholders.

    Memo :

    Key Responsibilities :

  • Lead and execute fund raising initiatives (debt and equity), including structuring, negotiation, execution, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Manage end-to-end ECB compliance, including application, reporting, monitoring, and servicing of external borrowings.
  • Develop and maintain a robust covenant tracker to ensure ongoing compliance with financial and operational covenants.
  • Coordinate credit rating exercises, including information preparation, agency engagement, and follow-up action on feedback.
  • Drive effective investor relations practices—preparing disclosures, managing investor communications, and market analysis.
  • Build, validate, and maintain financial models for business planning, fund raising, and M&A activities.

    • QUALIFICATIONS

    Chartered Accountant (CA), CFA, or MBA (Finance) with 3–4 years of post-qualification experience in financial planning, commercial project execution, and stakeholder coordination within infrastructure, aviation, or large-scale public environments.

    Skills Required

    reporting requirements , regulatory approvals , Fund Raising, Financial Modelling

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