Chief Financial Officer (Manufacturing Industry) - (CA Mandatory)

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Reports To: Promoter & Managing Director

Location: Sahibabad/Noida, Uttar Pradesh (Corporate Office)

Industry: Manufacturing

Note: You can directly share your resume at sidkumar@flexymanagers.com.

Job Summary:

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be the principal financial and strategic leader for the organization, reporting directly to the Managing Director. This role requires an entrepreneurial, forward-thinking CA professional who can translate a progressive business vision into a robust financial roadmap. The CFO will be responsible for ensuring financial health, driving operational excellence across multiple manufacturing plants, managing global financial risks, and providing the data-driven insights necessary for the MD to make superior strategic decisions.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

A. Strategic Financial Leadership & Partnership

• Partner directly with the MD on major strategic initiatives, including market expansion (domestic and international), new product line launches, and capital investment planning.
• Lead advanced Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) develop sophisticated financial models, rolling forecasts, and scenario planning to guide proactive decision-making.
• Evaluate and recommend high-ROI capital expenditures (CapEx) for plant and technology upgrades, aligning investment with long-term growth and efficiency goals.
• Define, track, and report on key KPIs (e.g., Gross Margin by SKU/Plant, Inventory Turnover, ROIC) to drive high performance and accountability.

B. Manufacturing & Operational Finance Excellence

• Implement and enhance world-class Activity-Based Costing (ABC) and Standard Costing systems to achieve granular visibility into COGS at manufacturing plants.
• Spearhead continuous cost reduction and process efficiency initiatives with Operations to improve conversion costs and maximize gross margins.
• Manage and optimize the working capital cycle, focusing on reducing DSO and balancing inventory without disrupting production flow.

C. Treasury, Risk Management & International Finance

• Develop and execute sophisticated hedging strategies to mitigate currency and commodity price volatility.
• Oversee treasury functions — banking relationships, cash flow forecasting, and liquidity planning.
• Lead structured debt financing efforts, explore alternative capital sources, and manage investor/banking relationships.

D. Financial Reporting & Governance (Indian & Global Standards)

• Ensure adherence to all Indian statutory laws, including the Companies Act, GST, Income Tax, and Ind AS.
• Oversee timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, management reports, and board presentations with a focus on international best practices.
• Drive ERP-based automation of financial processes, strengthen internal controls, and ensure audit readiness.

Profile & Qualifications:

A. Education & Certification

• Mandatory: Chartered Accountant (CA) from ICAI.
• Highly Preferred: Additional qualification such as CMA, CFA, or MBA in Finance.

B. Experience

• Minimum 15+ years in finance, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role (CFO/Finance Director) in a mid-to-large scale manufacturing or chemical process industry.
• Proven expertise in cost accounting, operational finance, and gross margin enhancement in multi-plant/multi-product environments.
• Experience in managing forex risk, international trade finance, and working with global distributors/customers.

C. Required Competencies

• Strategic acumen to align finance with commercial and growth objectives.
• High data literacy; proficiency in financial technology and business intelligence tools.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills for collaboration with Board, MD, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong ethics, integrity, and leadership abilities to mentor a modern finance function.