Chief Financial Officer

You will be working at IPL Biologicals Limited, a company dedicated to sustainable agricultural practices through indigenous microbial-based solutions. Since 1994, the company has been at the forefront of innovating biological solutions to enhance soil health, crop yield, and quality while managing pests and residue. Key principles include prioritizing safe and sustainable farming practices, using Integrated Nutrient and Pest Management, reducing chemical substances with microbial-based solutions, and caring for the planet and customers" well-being. **Key Responsibilities:** - Evaluate, potentially design/redesign, and implement the company's risk management, financial, accounting, and reporting processes and supporting systems. - Drive the full array of financial functions including taxation, treasury, cash management, working capital management, corporate finance, control, audit, financial planning and analysis, ERP exploitation, and MIS in a hands-on manner. - Manage overall GL accounts, costing, budgeting, Balance Sheet reviews, Financial Modeling, and BI tools. Knowledge of Power BI would be advantageous. - Review and take ownership of the underlying Financial Statements, lead statutory audit finalization, and handle routine monthly, quarterly, and annual compliances. - Advise Senior Management on financial implications and risks related to key issues and strategic decisions, keeping stakeholders informed of the organization's financial condition. - Analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) trends, especially financial metrics like sales, expenditures, and profit margin. - Manage finance and accounts matters, MIS, Cost Optimization, General and Project Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing, and Store Management. - Prepare annual operating budgets and reporting relating to Sales, GP, expenses, and profitability in ERP. - Execute budgetary control, steer development of capital expenditure budget, analyze & report financial viability of new projects, capitalized items, and spending. - Approach banks, negotiate term-sheets, finalize loan documents, ensure disbursements, and monitor control over Accounts Receivable. - Research revenue opportunities, analyze internal operations, identify areas for cost reduction and process enhancement. - Implement systems, policies, and procedures to facilitate internal financial and process controls and cost management, ensuring completion of audits. **Qualifications Required:** - Effective Budgeting & Planning skills - Strong understanding of International Transactions - Experience in Schemes & Balance sheet reviewing & presentation - Proficiency in ERP & project management - Experience in Agri Input Sector or FMCG preferred If you possess the required skills for Budgeting, Controlling, Balance Sheet management, Team Handling, and International Transactions & Schemes, you will be responsible for various financial functions and strategic decision-making at IPL Biologicals Limited.,