Job Overview:

- The CFO will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the company, guiding its financial strategy, planning, and maintaining its fiscal stability.

- He/She will collaborate with the executive management team to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans, and policies.

- He/She will also oversee the functions of IT, Process & Audit and Supply Chain Management.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management:

- Manage the company's financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and auditing.

- Ensure that the financial transactions, policies, and procedures meet the organization's short and long-term business objectives and are conducted in accordance with regulations, accounting principles, and standards.

Strategic Planning:

- Develop and implement the financial strategy of the company.

- This includes long-term financial planning and forecasting, risk management, and investment strategies.

- Evaluate Business Case feasibility on new investments.

- Drive Organic and Inorganic growth for the business and support MD on decision making and evaluation of proposals.

Financial Reporting:

- Oversee the preparation and communication of monthly and annual financial statements.

- Ensure the timely reporting of key financial data and updates to the MD and other key stakeholders.

- Liaison with the Statutory Auditors of the company to ensure timely closure Statutory Audit, GST and Income Tax Audits.

Fund Raise & Treasury Management:

- Oversee the fund raise requirements of the company by liaisoning with the Bankers and other financial institutions and raise adequate debt capital in line with the Business requirements.

- Driving efforts to continuously reduce the cost of capital and maintain good current and liquidity ratios.

Compliance:

- Ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions.

- This includes tax planning and compliance with local, state, and federal tax regulations.

Process Excellence:

- Review existing process across the organisation and make periodic changes in line with the business growth and market dynamics.

- Driving the Internal Financial Controls to minimise organisational Risk.

Audit:

- Drive the Internal Audit, Stock Audit and Retail process Audit teams to ensure adherence to company policies & procedures and ensure adequate control of inventory.

Information Technology Management:

- Developing and implementing IT strategies that align with business goals, ensuring technology initiatives drive business value and competitiveness.

- Overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of IT systems, including networks, servers, storage, security, and applications, to ensure seamless operations and optimal performance.

- Driving the Automation initiatives across the organisation to improve speed and efficiency.

Supply Chain Management:

- Developing and implementing a comprehensive supply chain strategy to achieve organizational goals and performance KPIs.

- Overseeing daily supply chain operations, including purchasing, inventory management, vendor selection, and distribution of finished goods.

Leadership:

- Direct the Finance, IT, Audit and Supply Chain teams and ensure their ongoing professional development and training.

- Participate in key decisions as a member of the executive management team.

Key Skills:

- Strong Analytical skills.

- Strong leadership and organizational skills.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Excellent knowledge of data analysis, risk management, and forecasting methods.

- Strong ethical standards and high levels of integrity.

- Drive Cost efficiency by leveraging Information Technology, lean process and automation initiatives.

- Must be willing to work across organisation boundaries and all levels of the company to achieve business objectives.

Qualifications:

- CA / MBA Finance with 15-20 years of Post Qualification Experience.

- Extensive experience in senior financial managerial roles, with a proven track record of success.

- Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software.

- Experience of handling more than finance function will be an added advantage.