Chief Financial Officer_Defence

# CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER ## Company Overview Leading Aerospace, Defence, and Deep Tech Company | Listed Entity | Bengaluru, India ## Job Summary The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will lead the full finance mandate within a listed aerospace, defence, and deep tech company with a global presence across six countries. This role is pivotal in driving strategic planning, financial reporting, capital markets, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), governance, and investor relations. The CFO will work closely with the leadership team and the Board of Directors to ensure alignment with business objectives. ## Responsibilities - **Strategy Planning and Execution** - Lead financial strategy in alignment with business growth and capital allocation priorities. - Manage annual business planning and performance across the organization. - Collaborate with the leadership team to translate strategies into measurable financial outcomes. - Drive capital allocation across growth initiatives and strategic opportunities. - Evaluate, structure, and execute M&A, divestments, joint ventures, and partnerships. - **M&A and Corporate Finance** - Structure, negotiate, and execute acquisitions and divestitures. - Lead equity fundraising efforts including Qualified Institutional Placements, rights issues, and strategic placements. - Drive valuation discipline and oversee post-merger integration processes. - **Finance & Reporting** - Own financial reporting and compliance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS). - Oversee treasury management, foreign exchange management, and banking relationships. - Manage debt fundraising, credit rating processes, and working capital structures. - Supervise tax strategy, compliance, and transfer pricing. - **Investor Relations and Capital Markets** - Lead investor relations for institutional investors and capital market stakeholders. - Manage external financial guidance and maintain credibility in market communication. - Shape the equity story and maintain market confidence through timely disclosures. - **Corporate Governance** - Strengthen governance and internal controls while managing enterprise risk. - Oversee global entity structures, governance, and contracts. - **Digital Finance** - Oversee ERP and digital finance transformation initiatives. - Build and lead high-performance finance and secretarial teams. ## Qualifications - **Educational Background** - Chartered Accountant (CA) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) – mandatory. - Preferred additional qualifications: Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Company Secretary (CS), MBA (Finance), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or equivalent. - Enterprise Risk Management certification is advantageous. - **Experience** - 25+ years of progressive finance leadership, with a minimum of 5 years as CFO in an Indian listed company. - Mandatory exposure to both services and manufacturing organizations. - Proven track record in listed entities with strong fluency in SEBI and capital markets. - Demonstrated experience in M&A execution, both domestic and cross-border. ## Preferred Skills - Experience within the aerospace, defence, engineering services, or adjacent high-precision sectors is preferred. - The ideal candidate would be in their late 40s to early 50s. ## Experience - A minimum of 25 years of progressive finance leadership experience, including significant experience as a CFO in a listed company. ## Environment - Based in Bengaluru or willing to relocate (relocation support available). Must be comfortable working in a high-pressure, strategic environment requiring interaction with executive leadership and board members. ## Salary - Not specified. ## Growth Opportunities - Opportunities for career advancement within a leading organization in the aerospace and defence sectors. ## Benefits - Not specified.