Chief Financial Officer

About the Job

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a robust financial strategy aligned with business objectives and IPO readiness
• Advise the CEO and Board on financial performance, capital structure, and shareholder value creation
• Drive business growth through cost optimization, capital efficiency, and expansion funding
• Lead financial due diligence, appoint and coordinate with investment bankers, auditors, legal advisors, and regulatory bodies (SEBI, NSE/BSE)
• Prepare and review Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) and other IPO-related documents
• Oversee the transition to public-company reporting standards (Ind AS, IFRS)
• Establish robust internal controls and corporate governance frameworks
• Oversee accounting, taxation, treasury, budgeting, and MIS functions
• Ensure statutory compliance with Companies Act, SEBI guidelines, GST, direct taxes, and environmental levies relevant to the paper industry
• Optimize working capital, including receivables, payables, and inventory management
• Drive efficiency across procurement, production, logistics, and energy usage in the mill operations
• Implement cost control systems and track variances to budget
• Identify and mitigate financial risks, including forex exposure, commodity price volatility (pulp, chemicals), and environmental compliance risks
• Establish enterprise risk management framework for pre- and post-IPO stages
• Develop investor communication strategy, including quarterly earnings releases, investor presentations, and analyst meets
• Build credibility with institutional investors, analysts, and financial media
• Oversee development of talent within the function and conduct their performance appraisals
• Ensure identification of skill requirements of team and execution of required trainings/ projects to develop skills

Key Metrics:

• Strategic Financial Goals Achievement
• Return on Strategic Investments
• Financial Forecast Accuracy
• Audit Findings and Compliance
• Regulatory Compliance
• Company EBITDA
• Budget Variance
• Forecast Accuracy
• Risk-Adjusted Return on Capital (RAROC)
• Financial Risk Exposure
• 0 deviance in processes

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA) – ICAI, or CPA / ACCA (if with significant global market exposure)
• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, finance, or accounting

Preferred:

• MBA in Finance / Strategy from a reputed institute
• Certification in Corporate Governance, IFRS, or ESG Reporting
• SEBI-registered CFO training (pre-IPO readiness modules)

Experience:

• 20–25 years in finance

• 5–7+ years in a CFO or senior leadership role

• Hands-on IPO experience or a senior finance role in a listed manufacturing company