Chief Financial Officer

Job Description Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Position: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) – Mandatory , MBA Finance ,

Experience: 12–20 years (minimum 5 years in a senior leadership/strategic finance role)

Reporting to: Managing Director / CEO

Core Finance & Accounting Skills

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Cost Control
• Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS), IFRS & GAAP
• Taxation (Direct & Indirect), GST, Transfer Pricing
• Treasury & Cash Flow Management
• Risk Management & Internal Controls
• Statutory, Internal & Tax Audits

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Planning & Strategy

Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with business objectives.

Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial models.

Monitor financial performance and provide insights for decision-making.

2. Accounting & Compliance

Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements.

Oversee statutory audits, tax audits, and internal audits.

Ensure compliance with Companies Act, Income Tax Act, GST, FEMA, and other applicable laws.

Implement and maintain strong internal financial controls.

3. Treasury & Cash Flow Management

Manage banking relationships, working capital, and liquidity.

Optimize cash flow, investments, and borrowing requirements.

Evaluate and manage foreign exchange exposure (if applicable).

4. Risk Management & Governance

Identify and mitigate financial, operational, and business risks.

Ensure robust risk management and compliance frameworks.

Report financial and operational risks to the Board.

5. Business Partnership & Growth

Support business leaders in pricing, costing, and margin analysis.

Lead financial due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and strategic alliances.

Partner with operations, sales, and supply chain to improve profitability.

6. Leadership & Team Development

Lead and mentor finance, accounts, and compliance teams.

Build a high-performing finance function with strong processes and systems.

Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong knowledge of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS), IFRS, and corporate laws.

Expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, and cost optimization.

Strategic mindset with ability to partner with business leaders.

Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Proficiency in ERP systems, financial software, and MS Excel.

Education & Experience

Mandatory: Chartered Accountant (CA).

Preferred additional qualification: MBA (Finance) / CFA.

12–20 years of progressive finance leadership experience, preferably in manufacturing / engineering / foundry / automotive sector.