Chief Financial Officer

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Department:

Position Overview:

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be responsible for providing strategic financial leadership to the organization and driving financial planning, risk management, compliance, and growth initiatives. The role demands a seasoned finance professional experience in the maritime or allied engineering industry.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Financial Planning & Leadership:

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with organizational goals and long-term growth.
• Partner with the leadership team to drive profitability, cost optimization, and working capital efficiency.
• Support strategic business decisions, including mergers, acquisitions, and new project feasibility studies.

2. Financial Management & Control:

• Oversee accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management for Indian & foreign entities.
• Establish and monitor internal controls, financial systems, and standard operating procedures.
• Ensure timely preparation of financial statements, MIS reports, and management dashboards.

3. Compliance, Audit & Governance:

• Ensure adherence to statutory requirements, including GST, TDS, Income Tax, ROC filings, and MSME regulations for the group companies.
• Liaise with auditors, banks, and regulatory authorities for financial audits, taxation audits assessments and statutory compliance.
• Oversee risk management, insurance coverage, and internal audits.

4. Treasury & Banking:

• Manage banking relationships, credit facilities, and fund utilization.
• Optimize cash flow and working capital; monitor receivables and payables closely.
• Negotiate and manage funding arrangements, including term loans and project financing.

5. Business Support & Operational Finance:

• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Projects, and Sales teams to support costing, pricing, and margin analysis.
• Review project financials, revenue recognition, and cost controls specific to marine and defense contracts.
• Support management in decision-making through financial modeling and scenario planning.

6. Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead and mentor the finance and accounts team to build strong financial acumen and operational discipline.
• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical, strategic, and problem-solving abilities.
• Deep understanding of MSME financial frameworks and maritime industry practices.
• Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems (e.g., Tally Prime, SAP, or similar).
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Integrity, confidentiality, and strong decision-making ability.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Chartered Accountant (CA)

  or

  Cost Accountant (ICWA)

  mandatory.
• Minimum

  1520 years

  of progressive experience in finance, preferably in

  manufacturing / engineering / maritime

  sectors.
• Prior experience in MSME setup with end-to-end finance ownership will be an added advantage.

Employment Type: Full-time

Compensation: Commensurate with experience and industry standards