Chief Financial Officer - Manufacturing

Key Responsibilities :

1. Financial Strategy & Growth :

• Lead business planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial strategy aligned with growth objectives.
• Partner with leadership on pricing, margins, and profitability across product lines.
• Evaluate expansion opportunities, capex investments, new business initiatives, and scenario planning.

2. Capital Management & Fundraising :

• Drive equity and debt fundraising initiatives, including structured finance and project financing.
• Build and manage relationships with investors, banks, PE funds, and financial institutions.
• Optimize capital structure, cost of funds, and liquidity.
• Ensure strong cash flow management and working capital discipline.

3. Governance, Compliance & Reporting :

• Ensure accurate financial reporting as per IND-AS / IFRS and regulatory requirements.
• Lead statutory, internal, tax, and regulatory audits with a zero non-compliance mindset.
• Strengthen internal controls, risk management, and governance mechanisms.
• Oversee direct and indirect taxation, regulatory filings, and compliance with SEBI and Companies Act requirements.

4. Operational Finance & Performance :

• Drive cost optimization, margin improvement, and operational efficiency.
• Implement robust MIS, dashboards, and real-time analytics for decision-making.
• Track plant-level and project profitability, cost structures, and ROI on investments.
• Improve productivity and support data-driven decision-making across functions.

5. Strategic Partnering :

• Act as a trusted financial advisor to the CEO and Board.
• Support M&A activities, joint ventures, strategic alliances, and financial due diligence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial and business goals.
• Support commercial negotiations, vendor contracts, and pricing strategies.

6. Risk & ESG Leadership :

• Establish enterprise risk management frameworks covering financial, operational, and compliance risks.
• Ensure governance standards across subsidiaries, JVs, and group entities.