Chief Financial Officer - Consumer Durables/FMCG/Manufacturing - CA

Role: Chief Financial Officer

Reporting to: MD

KRAs:

- Execute the financial strategy of the company.

- Manage financial controls and accounting procedures.

- Ensure full transparency over the financial performance of the company.

- Provide advice on how to increase revenue and reduce costs.

- Propose action plans to ensure that annual financial objectives are attained.

- Support the MD with the preparation of monthly and annual financial plans.

- Maintain speed and accuracy of billings and client payments.

- Coordinate and produce all tax documentation as required.

- Manage and plan all financial requirements, including Banking and Finance, cash flow tracking, financial planning, and analyzing company financial strength and weaknesses to propose strategic directions.

- Maintain stable cash flow, develop accurate financial scenarios, manage the company budget, communicate with banks regularly, and oversee financial planning and analysis.

- Possess technical acumen in finance and building predictive models.

- Contribute to company goals, business growth, and expansion by providing strategic financial models and developing financial policies to ensure sound management and controls.

- Overall responsibility for Finance, Accounts, MIS, Taxation, and Statutory Compliance.

- Manage financial planning and analysis, cash flow, short-term and long-term borrowings, fund management, investments, project financing, dis-investments, and strategic business models, identifying risks and deficiencies.

- Forecast short-term and long-term financial needs based on business plans and projects, and mobilize funds at a low cost.

- Ensure compliance with financial and legal requirements and maintain high standards of corporate governance.

- Liaise with board members, support in preparing agendas and papers for board meetings, committees, and AGMs, and follow up on action points.

- Convene and service AGMs, take minutes, draft resolutions, and lodge required forms and annual returns.

- Provide legal, financial, and strategic advice.

- Ensure policies, regulatory, or statutory changes are up to date and approved.

- Maintain statutory books, including registers of members, directors, and secretaries.

- Handle correspondence, write reports, and communicate decisions to stakeholders.

- Liaise with external regulators and advisers such as lawyers and auditors.

- Implement processes or systems to ensure good management of the organization.

- Develop and oversee systems for compliance with all applicable codes and legal requirements.

- Pay dividends to shareholders and manage share option schemes.

- Take an active role in management decisions related to share issues, mergers, and takeovers.

Desired Candidate Profile:

Qualification: CA (mandatory) and CS (preferred)

Years of Experience: 20 - 25 years in a company listed in both BSE and NSE

Industry Exposure: Consumer Durable / FMCG / Manufacturing