Global Chief Finance Officer

About Husk

Husk Power Systems (“Husk”) is an award-winning climate-resilient company serving rural India and Sub-Saharan Africa. In 2023, it was named “World’s Best Challenger Brand” in the energy industry and is a 3-time Global Cleantech 100 company. The CEO has been recognized by TIME magazine as one of the 100 climate leaders in the world. The company’s AI-powered platform provides 24/7 clean, renewable power to rural households, commercial customers, institutions and small factories. It also delivers a range of other products and services, including e-commerce and credit-financing of branded appliances for home and commercial use, as well as community-based solutions for e-mobility and the agricultural value chain. Husk’s mission is "Powering Rural Prosperity", driving economic growth and social wellbeing in rural communities while also nurturing the planet by deploying low-carbon technology.

Benefits

Husk offers flexible working conditions with employee benefits that align with global best practices. These include clear career growth planning, transparent performance review and reward processes that are gender neutral, maternity and paternity leave, gender-inclusive workplace conditions with special attention given to the safety and security of our women employees, 18-day annual paid leave, family health insurance. Husk does not believe in micromanagement and encourages its employees to have a healthy work-life balance, giving them the freedom to manage their workload to be compatible with their life.

Position objective

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for the overall financial health and strategic financial direction of the company. This role requires a highly experienced and strategic financial leader with a proven track record of success in fundraising, financial planning, and execution, ideally including experience with taking a company public. The CFO will play a critical role in driving the company's growth and achieving its long-term financial objectives.

Key responsibilities areas

Fundraising & Investor Relations:

Special Focus on Debt Financing:

Mitigation of Currency Risk:

IPO Readiness & Execution:

International Financial Operations & Controls:

Financial Strategy & Planning:

Mergers & Acquisitions:

Team Leadership & Development

Financial Reporting & Analysis:

Risk Management:

Requirements

Education:

Experience:

Fundraising Expertise:

IPO Experience:

Strategic Thinking:

Financial Acumen:

Leadership Skills:

Industry Experience:

International Exposure:

Credentials:

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