Chief Financial Officer - Infrastructure Development Firm - CA (12-15 yrs)

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India

Reports to: Managing Director / Board of Directors

Industry: Infrastructure - Road Construction & Irrigation

Position Summary:

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be responsible for the overall financial management of company, driving financial strategy, planning, risk management, and funding for infrastructure projects. The CFO will play a critical leadership role in enabling growth, enhancing financial discipline, and ensuring regulatory compliance in a highly competitive infrastructure landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic & Financial Leadership

- Develop and lead financial strategies aligned with the company's growth plans in road and irrigation sectors.

- Advise the Managing Director and Board on financial performance, risk exposure, and investment opportunities.

- Lead capital structuring and optimize the use of debt and equity financing.

Project & Infrastructure Finance

- Lead project finance efforts for large-scale road and irrigation projects under EPC, HAM, or PPP models.

- Build and maintain relationships with banks, NBFCs, financial institutions, and government agencies for funding support.

- Ensure proper financial structuring of bids and tenders.

Financial Planning & Control

- Drive annual budgeting, long-term financial planning, and project-level cost management.

- Monitor cash flow, working capital, and fund utilization across ongoing and upcoming projects.

- Ensure strict cost control and timely billing and collections from government agencies and clients.

Compliance & Reporting

- Ensure compliance with Companies Act, GST, Income Tax, TDS, and other regulatory requirements.

- Manage statutory, internal, and government audits, and maintain transparent financial records.

Internal Controls & Risk Management

- Strengthen internal controls, SOPs, and MIS systems across functions and sites.

- Manage risks related to cost escalation, payment delays, taxation, and regulatory changes.

Team Leadership

- Lead and mentor the finance and accounts team across head office and project sites.

- Build systems and capabilities to support growth and transparency.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Education: Chartered Accountant (CA) - Mandatory. Additional MBA (Finance) or CFA preferred.

Experience:

- 15-20 years of experience in finance and accounts, with minimum 5 years in a leadership/CFO role.

- Strong background in infrastructure, road construction, and irrigation projects.

- Demonstrated success in project financing, cost control, and government project compliance.

Technical Proficiency:

- Knowledge of Tally ERP, SAP, or similar systems.

- Strong command over tax planning, budgeting, working capital management, and tender-related financial modeling.

Key Competencies:

- Strategic Financial Planning

- Infrastructure Project Finance

- Risk & Compliance Management

- Government Liaison and Fundraising

- Leadership & Team Development

- Integrity and Corporate Governance

Remuneration:

Attractive and competitive, with performance-linked incentives. Equity/ESOP options may be considered for exceptional candidates.