Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Position Objective:

To provide strategic financial leadership and ensure the integrity of the companys financial operations by owning the P&L, Balance Sheet, and cash flow. The CFO will drive financial performance, ensure statutory compliance, optimize capital deployment, and support business growth through robust financial planning, risk management, and operational collaboration. The role also involves building and leading a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

1. P&L and Balance Sheet Ownership

• Full ownership of companys P&L and Balance Sheet
• Drive profitability, ensure cost control, and optimize financial returns
• Ensure integrity, accuracy, and compliance of financial statements (IND-AS/IFRS)

2. Financial Planning & Strategic Support

• Lead annual budgeting, business forecasting, and long-term financial planning
• Partnering with Business and functional leaders to drive strategic decisions
• Provide business insights and scenario modeling for growth and expansion

3. Plant Finance & Costing

• Oversee plant-level finance functions including product costing and inventory control
• Drive cost optimization programs in partnership with Operations and SCM
• Support capex planning, feasibility studies, and post-investment analysis

4. Working Capital & Treasury Management

• Monitor and optimize working capital across receivables, payables, and inventory
• Manage treasury functions, cash flow planning, banking relationships, and debt
• Implement effective fund utilization and cost of capital optimization strategies

5. Compliance, Controls & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with tax laws (GST, Direct/Indirect Taxes), Companies Act, and all regulatory frameworks
• Lead statutory, internal, and tax audits
• Strengthen internal financial controls, SOPs, and governance mechanisms

6. ERP & Finance Transformation

• Lead finance automation and ERP implementation/enhancement
• Improve reporting systems, analytics capabilities, and financial process efficiency

7. Team Building & Leadership

• Build and mentor a high-performing, multi-location finance team
• Establish strong functional capabilities across F&A, costing, treasury, and controls
• Drive succession planning and foster a performance-driven finance culture

Key Requirements:

• Chartered Accountant (CA)

  Mandatory

• 20+ years of progressive experience in finance, preferably in manufacturing sector
• Strong preference for candidates from Chemical, Petrochemical, Oil & Gas or Process Industries
• Proven experience in P&L and Balance Sheet management
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, plant finance, working capital, and regulatory compliance
• Demonstrated leadership in building and managing finance teams
• Proficiency in ERP systems
• Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills