Ambashakti - Chief Financial Officer - Manufacturing

Job Summary:

The CFO will lead the Company's overall financial strategy, financial planning, accounting, treasury, taxation, risk management, compliance, investor relations and corporate finance activities. The CFO will play a key leadership role in the Company's proposed IPO, listing and post-IPO financial governance, working closely with the Board, CEO, Company Secretary, Merchant Bankers, Auditors, Legal Advisors, SEBI and Stock Exchanges.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in large-scale manufacturing, preferably Iron & Steel or Metals, with proven exposure to corporate finance, project finance, capital markets and IPO processes.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Finance & Business Planning:

• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with business and growth objectives.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and performance management.
• Optimize capital structure, working capital, cash flow and capital allocation.
• Evaluate capex, M&A, JV and other strategic investment opportunities.
• Manage relationships with banks, financial institutions, investors and rating agencies.

2. Financial Management & Reporting:

• Oversee accounting, financial reporting, MIS, treasury and taxation.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial statements and compliance with Ind AS, Companies Act, SEBI and other applicable regulations.
• Drive cost optimization, profitability improvement and working-capital efficiency.
• Strengthen internal controls, audit processes and financial governance.

3. IPO - Pre-IPO Responsibilities:

• Lead the Company's IPO financial readiness and preparation.
• Coordinate financial due diligence with Merchant Bankers, Auditors, Legal Advisors and other IPO consultants.
• Ensure financial records, tax matters, related-party transactions, contingent liabilities and other financial issues are properly reviewed and resolved.
• Ensure preparation of restated financial statements and IPO-related financial disclosures.
• Provide financial inputs for DRHP/RHP/Prospectus, business plans, projections, KPIs and valuation.
• Strengthen ERP, MIS, internal controls and reporting systems to meet listed-company requirements.
• Support optimization of capital structure and IPO issue strategy.

4. IPO - During IPO & Listing:

• Act as the key finance coordinator with Merchant Bankers, Auditors, Legal Advisors, SEBI, Stock Exchanges and other intermediaries.
• Validate financial information and disclosures included in DRHP/RHP/Prospectus.
• Support responses to regulatory queries and due-diligence requirements.
• Support IPO valuation, investor presentations, roadshows and management meetings.
• Provide financial inputs for pricing and issue-related decisions.
• Ensure financial and regulatory requirements are completed for successful listing.

5. Post-IPO Responsibilities:

• Establish robust quarterly, annual and listed-company financial reporting systems.
• Ensure compliance with SEBI LODR, Stock Exchange and other regulatory requirements.
• Lead Investor Relations, earnings presentations, analyst/investor interactions and financial communication.
• Monitor and ensure proper utilization of IPO proceeds as per the stated objects.
• Support Audit Committee and Board on financial, risk and governance matters.
• Manage future fundraising, debt/equity transactions and capital allocation.
• Drive long-term shareholder value and maintain investor confidence.

6. Risk, Compliance & Governance:

• Identify and manage financial, commodity, forex, interest-rate and liquidity risks.
• Ensure strong internal financial controls, internal audit and fraud-prevention mechanisms.
• Oversee taxation and statutory compliances.
• Strengthen corporate governance and ESG-related financial reporting.

7. Leadership:

• Lead Finance, Accounts, Treasury, Taxation, Internal Audit and Investor Relations teams.
• Build a high-performing, professionally managed finance function capable of supporting a listed company.
• Act as a strategic financial advisor to the CEO, Board and senior management.

Qualifications:

• CA - Mandatory.
• CS/CFA/ACCA/MBA Finance would be an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Ind AS, Companies Act, SEBI regulations, LODR, taxation and capital markets.

Experience:

• 15-20+ years of finance experience, including 7-10 years in senior leadership/CFO-level roles.
• Experience in Iron & Steel, Metals, Cement or other large-scale manufacturing preferred.
• Strong experience in corporate finance, project finance, treasury, taxation and working capital.
• Proven Pre-IPO/IPO experience is highly preferred, including financial due diligence, DRHP/RHP, Merchant Banker coordination and listing.
• Experience with a successful IPO and post-listing compliance/reporting would be a significant advantage.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Finance, IPO & Capital Markets, Financial Reporting, Corporate Finance, Project Finance, Treasury, Risk Management, Investor Relations, Regulatory Compliance, Cost Optimization, Leadership, Board & Stakeholder Management.

Ideal Candidate:

• A CA with 15-20+ years of experience, preferably from a large manufacturing/steel organization, who has hands-on experience in taking a company through Pre-IPO, IPO and post-listing activities and can build a strong listed-company financial, governance and reporting framework.
• Qualified and accomplished professionals with relevant experience are invited to share their updated profiles for consideration.