Chief Financial Officer/Head - Finance & Compliance - Manufacturing Firm - CA

Reporting To: Managing Director

Experience: 9 - 13 years

Budget: 30 - 38 LPA

Qualification:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) Mandatory
• Additional qualifications in Finance, Risk Management, Corporate Governance, HR, or ERP Systems will be an advantage.

Experience:

• 15+ years of progressive experience in Finance & Accounts within a Manufacturing Environment.
• Proven leadership experience in Finance, Audit, Compliance, Treasury, and HR functions.
• Exposure to ERP implementation, Internal Financial Controls (IFC), and Corporate Governance.

Key Responsibilities:

Finance & Accounts Management:

• Lead financial accounting, budgeting, forecasting, MIS, and cost accounting functions.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting and statutory compliance.
• Drive profitability improvement and cost optimization initiatives.

Internal Audit & Risk Management:

• Establish and strengthen internal audit systems and risk management frameworks.
• Monitor compliance and recommend corrective actions.

Internal Financial Controls (IFC):

• Design, implement, and strengthen the IFC framework in line with Companies Act requirements.
• Ensure effectiveness of financial reporting controls, asset protection, and risk mitigation.
• Lead periodic IFC testing, documentation, gap assessment, and remediation.

Human Resources Oversight:

• Provide strategic direction on organization structure, manpower planning, talent acquisition, performance management, compensation & benefits, leadership development, and succession planning.
• Build a high-performance and people-centric culture.

Secretarial & Corporate Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with Companies Act and other applicable regulations.
• Coordinate with Company Secretaries, auditors, and regulatory authorities.

Import & Export Documentation:

• Oversee international trade documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure adherence to import-export policies and procedures.

Treasury & Forex Management:

• Manage cash flows, banking relationships, working capital, and forex exposure.
• Optimize fund utilization and treasury operations.

Information Technology & ERP:

• Lead ERP implementation, automation, digitization, and financial systems integration initiatives.
• Drive technology-enabled business improvements.

Strategic Financial Planning:

• Support business growth through strategic planning, financial analysis, investment evaluation, and risk assessment.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead and mentor teams across Finance, Accounts, Compliance, Audit, and HR functions.
• Build leadership capabilities and succession pipelines.

Reporting & Stakeholder Management:

• Present financial and operational reports to the Managing Director, Board, Banks, Auditors, Investors, and other stakeholders.
• Support strategic decision-making through actionable insights.

Desired Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking
• Financial Acumen
• Corporate Governance
• Risk Management
• Leadership & Team Building
• Business Partnering
• Change Management
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
• Stakeholder Management

Preferred Industry:

Manufacturing, Engineering, Auto Components, Industrial Products, FMCG, Process Industry, or similar sectors.