Deputy Manager - CFO Office - Manufacturing/Industrial/Infrastructure

Deputy Manager CFO Office

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Key Responsibilities :
Strategic Finance & Business Partnering :
- Support the CFO in developing and executing financial and business strategies.
- Conduct financial and operational analysis to support executive decision-making.
- Prepare strategic business reviews, management presentations, and board reports.
- Track key business performance indicators and provide actionable insights.
- Assist leadership in evaluating growth opportunities and strategic initiatives.
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) :
- Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
- Develop financial models to assess business performance and investment opportunities.
- Monitor budget utilization and identify areas for cost optimization.
- Analyze revenue, profitability, and cash flow trends across business units.
- Drive variance analysis and recommend corrective actions.
Corporate Finance & Fund Management :
- Support fundraising activities including debt financing and investor interactions.
- Assist in treasury operations, cash flow management, and liquidity planning.
- Evaluate investment opportunities and capital allocation decisions.
- Monitor working capital and optimize financial resources.
Business Performance Management :
- Develop and maintain executive dashboards and performance scorecards.
- Collaborate with functional leaders to improve operational and financial performance.
- Identify risks and opportunities impacting business outcomes.
- Support business transformation and efficiency improvement initiatives.
Board & Leadership Reporting :
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports.
- Develop presentations for Board meetings, investor discussions, and leadership reviews.
- Ensure timely reporting of financial and operational metrics.
- Provide insights and recommendations to senior management.
M&A and Strategic Projects :
- Support financial due diligence, valuation, and business case preparation for acquisitions.
- Participate in post-merger integration and business transformation initiatives.
- Conduct market research and competitive benchmarking studies.
- Assist in strategic partnerships and investment evaluations.
Governance, Risk & Compliance :
- Ensure adherence to financial policies and governance standards.
- Support internal audits and compliance reviews.
- Assist in risk assessment and mitigation planning.
- Monitor regulatory and statutory requirements impacting the business.
Required Skills & Competencies :
Functional Skills :
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Strategic Financial Planning
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Modeling
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Business Analytics
- Investment Analysis
- Treasury Management
- Management Reporting
- Variance Analysis
- Cost Optimization
- Working Capital Management
Technical Skills :
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- Power BI / Tableau
- Financial Modeling Tools
- ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, etc.)
- PowerPoint & Executive Presentation Skills
- Data Analytics & Reporting
Leadership Competencies :
- Strategic Thinking
- Stakeholder Management
- Problem Solving
- Executive Communication
- Project Management
- Business Acumen
- Cross-functional Collaboration
Educational Qualification :
- CA / MBA (Finance) / CFA preferred.
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline.
Preferred Experience :
- 8 - 10 years of experience in Corporate Finance, FP&A, CFO Office, Strategy, or Consulting roles.
- Experience working directly with CXOs or senior leadership teams.
- Exposure to Board reporting and executive-level presentations.
- Experience in manufacturing, industrial, engineering, infrastructure, or large corporate environments preferred.
- Knowledge of fundraising, treasury, investment management, and business transformation initiatives.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) :
- Accuracy of Financial Forecasts
- Timeliness of Executive Reporting
- Business Performance Improvement