Head - Corporate Finance

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head - Corporate Finance to lead the organization's capital-raising initiatives and support its long-term business growth. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the incumbent will be responsible for designing and executing fund-raising strategies, managing relationships with banks, financial institutions, investors, and other funding partners, while ensuring the timely availability of capital for business expansion, acquisitions, and strategic projects.

The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in equity fund raising, financial structuring, investor relations, transaction execution, and capital optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive fund-raising strategies aligned with the Company's business plans and growth objectives.
• Lead fund raising through multiple channels including:

• 1. Banks and Financial Institutions
• 2. NBFCs
• 3. Private Equity Funds
• 4. Venture Capital Investors
• 5. Strategic Investors
• 6. Equity Markets
• 7. Alternative Financing Platforms

• Drive end-to-end execution of equity, structured finance, and hybrid funding transactions.
• Structure and negotiate funding arrangements, including commercial terms, pricing, security structures, covenants, repayment schedules, and documentation.
• Prepare investment memorandums, financial models, business plans, valuation analyses, investor presentations, and funding proposals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with banks, investors, financial institutions, rating agencies, and funding partners.
• Work closely with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), CEO, business leaders, and promoters to assess funding requirements and align capital-raising initiatives with the organization's strategic objectives.
• Coordinate with investment bankers, legal advisors, auditors, valuers, consultants, and other external stakeholders for successful transaction execution.
• Manage the complete fund-raising lifecycle from opportunity identification to financial closure and post-disbursement compliance.
• Ensure adherence to all regulatory, statutory, legal, and corporate governance requirements.
• Monitor funding pipelines and provide periodic MIS, transaction updates, and strategic recommendations to the CFO and senior management.
• Continuously evaluate opportunities to optimize the organization's capital structure and reduce the overall cost of funds.
• Support strategic initiatives including expansion projects, acquisitions, capital expenditure, and long-term growth investments.

Qualifications:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA in Finance from a recognized institution.
• Additional qualifications or certifications in Corporate Finance, Treasury, Investment Banking, or Financial Management will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• 10-12 years of experience in Corporate Finance, Treasury, Investment Banking, or Fund Raising.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in corporate fund raising.
• Proven experience in raising debt and/or equity capital from banks, financial institutions, NBFCs, private equity investors, venture capital firms, or strategic investors.
• Demonstrated success in independently managing end-to-end funding transactions and achieving financial closures.
• Strong experience in financial modelling, valuation, capital structuring, and transaction management.
• Exposure to manufacturing, mining, infrastructure, engineering, industrial, or other capital-intensive sectors will be preferred.

Key Competencies:

• Corporate Fund Raising
• Equity Financing
• Structured Finance
• Capital Structuring
• Financial Modelling & Valuation
• Treasury Management
• Banking & Lending Processes
• Investor Relations
• Financial Negotiation
• Strategic Planning
• Stakeholder Management
• Business & Commercial Acumen
• Leadership & Team Management
• Excellent Communication & Presentation Skills