Chief Financial Officer

Role & responsibilities

• 1. Financial Strategy & Planning
• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the companys short- and long-term business goals.
• Monitor financial performance by measuring and analyzing results, initiating corrective actions, and minimizing the impact of variances.
• 2. Financial Reporting & Compliance
• Oversee preparation of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements (Income Tax, GST, Companies Act, Customs, FEMA, etc.).
• Liaise with auditors, regulatory authorities, and legal advisors.
• 3. Taxation (Direct & Indirect)
• Lead strategic tax planning for corporate tax, GST, customs duties, and international tax matters.
• Ensure timely filing and compliance with all tax returns, assessments, and litigations.
• Implement tax-efficient structures for international transactions.
• 4. Foreign Exchange (Forex) Management
• Monitor and manage foreign currency exposure and hedging activities.
• Analyze forex markets and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
• Maintain effective relationships with banks and currency dealers for favorable forex rates.
• 5. Trade Finance
• Oversee all trade finance operations including Letters of Credit (LCs), Bank Guarantees, Buyers' Credit, Export Credit, and other trade instruments.
• Ensure timely realization of export receivables and management of import payments.
• Optimize working capital through efficient trade finance mechanisms.
• 6. Treasury & Fund Management
• Manage cash flow, investment, and funding strategies.
• Ensure optimal capital structure and cost of capital.
• Develop banking relationships and negotiate funding arrangements.
• 7. Budgeting & Cost Control
• Drive the annual budgeting process and monitor variances.
• Implement cost control measures across departments and ensure profitability.
• 8. Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Lead and mentor the finance team, building a high-performance culture.
• Collaborate with EXIM, operations, sales, and procurement teams to align financial goals with business strategy.

Preferred candidate profile

• Strong knowledge of export-import finance, taxation, and regulatory compliance.
• Expertise in foreign exchange risk management and trade finance products.
• Strategic financial planning and analytical skills.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication abilities.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP/Tally/Oracle) and MS Excel.