Chief Financial Officer (15-20 yrs)

Role Overview:

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for shaping and executing the financial strategy of the organization. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong business acumen, deep financial expertise, and the ability to align financial management with long-term organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Financial Leadership:

- Provide leadership in the development and continuous evaluation of short-term and long-term strategic financial objectives.

- Partner with the CEO and leadership team to drive the company's overall strategy and vision.

Financial Planning & Analysis:

- Deliver timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends, forecasts, and performance metrics.

- Conduct in-depth analysis of balance sheets to ensure strong financial discipline and reporting accuracy.

Investment, Capex & Risk Management:

- Lead financial, investment, and capital expenditure decision-making with comprehensive risk assessment and mitigation strategies.

- Optimize capital allocation for growth and sustainability.

Fundraising & Capital Structuring:

- Ensure short-term and long-term fund requirements are met through a cost-effective equity and debt mix.

- Drive fundraising efforts including liaising with banks, financial institutions, and private equity stakeholders.

Controls, Compliance & Due Diligence:

- Implement and maintain a robust system of financial controls, governance, and due diligence.

- Ensure adherence to financial regulatory requirements, tax laws, and statutory compliance.

Performance Monitoring & KPI Management:

- Develop and implement performance measurement systems aligned with strategic business goals.

- Monitor key KPIs and financial health indicators for effective decision-making.

Investor Relations (IR):

- Build and manage relationships with investors, analysts, and financial institutions.

- Lead investor communication, reporting, and corporate disclosures to ensure transparency and trust.

Digital Transformation & ERP Implementation:

- Lead and drive digitization initiatives in the finance domain including ERP/SAP system implementation or upgrades.

- Champion automation and process optimization across finance and accounting functions.

Requirements & Competencies:

Education:

Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent qualification (e.g., CPA, MBA in Finance).

Experience:

- 15+ years of progressive experience in finance with a proven track record as CFO or in a senior financial leadership role.

- Strong exposure to IR and capital markets is a must.

- Experience in handling large-scale ERP or SAP implementation preferred.

Skills & Attributes:

- Strong leadership and team management skills.

- Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

- Clear communication skills with the ability to articulate complex financial insights.

- Strategic thinking and a problem-solving mindset.

- High integrity, ownership, and ability to perform under pressure.

- Calm, composed, and decisive in high-pressure scenarios.