Group Chief Financial Officer - Strategic Finance & Business Partnership

Strategic Finance & Business Partnership:

• Partner closely with the Managing Director on strategic planning, business expansion, investments, and profitability improvement initiatives.
• Drive financial strategy aligned with the organization's long-term vision and growth objectives.
• Provide actionable financial insights to support key business decisions.
• Evaluate new business opportunities, acquisitions, and capital investment proposals.

Financial Planning & Analysis:

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning.
• Monitor business performance through detailed MIS and financial dashboards.
• Analyse profitability by business vertical, branch, product line, and department.
• Recommend strategies to improve margins, optimize costs, and enhance operational efficiency.

Business Performance Management:

• Develop financial KPIs across all dealership operations.
• Conduct periodic business reviews with business heads.
• Identify revenue enhancement opportunities and cost optimization initiatives.
• Drive accountability for financial performance across locations.

Treasury & Working Capital Management:

• Manage cash flow, liquidity, banking relationships, and working capital.
• Optimize inventory funding and dealership financing structures.
• Oversee debt management and capital allocation.

Financial Controls & Governance:

• Strengthen internal controls, risk management frameworks, and financial governance.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, accounting standards, and taxation requirements.
• Oversee internal and external audits.

Accounting & Compliance:

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Manage GST, Income Tax, Companies Act, and other regulatory compliance.
• Liaise with auditors, banks, financial institutions, and regulatory authorities.

Leadership & Team Development:

• Lead and mentor the finance and accounts team across multiple locations.
• Build a high-performance finance organization.
• Promote automation, process improvements, and digital finance initiatives.

MD Office Responsibilities:

• Act as the principal financial advisor to the Managing Director.
• Prepare Board presentations, financial reports, and strategic business reviews.
• Support investor, banker, and stakeholder presentations where required.
• Participate in executive decision-making and organization-wide strategic initiatives.
• Provide confidential financial analysis and recommendations for critical business decisions.