Chief Financial Officer - Manufacturing - CA

Position: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) Qualified

Experience Required: Minimum 18 Years

Industry Experience: Listed Manufacturing Company (NSE/BSE)

Age: Below 48 Years

Location: Hyderabad

About the Role: We are seeking a highly accomplished and dynamic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the finance and strategic growth agenda of our diversified manufacturing operations. The ideal professional must bring proven expertise from a listed manufacturing company with multiple product lines, manufacturing plants, and large-scale domestic and international operations.

The CFO will be responsible for financial leadership, compliance, international business strategy, investor confidence, and risk management while ensuring sustainable growth and value creation.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic & Financial Leadership:

- Lead financial strategy, planning, forecasting, and business performance monitoring aligned with organisational goals.

- Partner with the Board and senior leadership on long-term growth, M&A opportunities, and global expansion.

- Drive cost optimisation, capital allocation, and profitability across multiple plants and product lines.

Investor & Stakeholder Management:

- Build and maintain strong relationships with investors, analysts, and stakeholders.

- Develop robust investor presentations and quarterly business updates, and manage AGM/EGM requirements.

- Enhance market reputation by ensuring transparent communication and benchmark corporate governance practices.

Regulatory & Compliance Oversight:

- Ensure strict compliance with SEBI, the Companies Act, FEMA, and other legal/statutory requirements applicable to listed entities.

- Oversee internal audits, statutory audits, risk management, and compliance with secretarial functions.

- Implement strong governance, ethical practices, and risk assessment frameworks.

Treasury, Banking & Fundraising:

- Lead fundraising through debt/equity, manage banking relationships, and negotiate optimal financing solutions.

- Oversee treasury functions, including forex management, hedging strategies, liquidity management and efficient working capital utilisation.

- Explore innovative capital-raising avenues including public, private, and strategic financial partnerships.

International Business & Trade:

- Manage financial and compliance activities for exports and imports in alignment with global trade practices.

- Optimise forex exposure and currency risk, and ensure regulatory compliance for overseas transactions.

- Support the international expansion strategy with financial due diligence and feasibility studies.

Financial Control & Reporting:

- Direct and oversee accounts, taxation, budgeting, MIS, and financial controls across all business units.

- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting as per Ind-AS/IFRS standards.

- Lead due diligence for investments, acquisitions, and joint ventures.

Desired Candidate Profile:

- Educational Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) mandatory

- Experience: Minimum 18 years, with current/most recent role as CFO in a listed manufacturing organisation (NSE/BSE).

- Strong track record in investor relations, SEBI compliances, corporate governance, and fundraising.

- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and strategic decision-making skills.