CFO

# Chief Financial Officer (CFO) ## Company Overview *Not specified.* ## Job Summary The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be responsible for leading the company's financial strategy, capital allocation, and corporate planning in collaboration with the Founders and Board of Directors. This role involves managing institutional fundraising, investor relations, and the overall capital structure. The CFO will oversee the development of business finance systems, drive manufacturing finance initiatives, and ensure robust governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks. Additionally, the CFO will lead the transformation of ERP and finance systems to support the company's growth and operational efficiency. ## Responsibilities - Lead **financial strategy**, **capital allocation**, and **corporate planning** in partnership with the Founders and Board. - Own **institutional fundraising**, **investor relations**, and manage the **capital structure** to support business growth. - Build and oversee **business finance**, **Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)**, and **product/customer-level profitability systems**. - Drive **manufacturing finance**, enforce **capex discipline**, and manage **plant-level costing**. - Manage **treasury functions**, **working capital**, and maintain **banking relationships**. - Establish and maintain **governance**, **compliance**, and **enterprise risk management frameworks**. - Lead the **ERP** and **finance systems transformation** to enhance operational efficiency and data integrity. ## Qualifications - Qualified **Chartered Accountant (CA)** with **15+ years** of progressive finance leadership experience. - Additional qualifications such as **CFA** or **MBA in Finance** are a plus. - **3-5+ years** experience as **CFO**, **Finance Director**, or **Senior VP of Finance**. - Strong background in **specialty ingredients**, **nutraceuticals**, **pharma**, **specialty chemicals**, **FMCG**, or **B2B manufacturing**. - Proven track record in **institutional fundraising** and **investor relations**. - Deep understanding of **manufacturing/plant finance**, **treasury**, and **working capital management**. - Exposure to **board governance** and **IPO-readiness** processes. ## Preferred Skills - Excellent leadership and strategic thinking capabilities. - Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. - Expertise in financial systems transformation and ERP implementation. - Ability to navigate complex regulatory and compliance environments. - Experience in scaling financial operations in a high-growth setting. ## Experience - **15+ years** of progressive finance leadership experience. - Proven experience in **manufacturing finance**, **fundraising**, and **investor relations**. - Experience working within **specialty industries** such as nutraceuticals, pharma, or chemicals. - Demonstrated success in **governance**, **IPO preparation**, and **enterprise risk management**. ## Environment - The role's work environment details are not specified; likely involves collaboration with executive leadership, board members, and cross-functional teams. - Location and work setting are not specified; potential for in-office, remote, or hybrid arrangements. ## Salary *Not specified.* ## GrowthOpportunities *Not specified.* ## Benefits *Not specified.*