Iskraemeco Group - Director - Finance - CA (15-16 yrs)

- About Iskraemeco & GCC Kolkata: 80 years old Iskraemeco is a global formidable player in smart metering industry.

- Global Capability Centre, Kolkata (known as GCC Kolkata) is engaged to provide cutting edge products and solutions in the field of electricity, water and gas metering for entire world.

- We are in Salt Lake City, Kolkata and new 11 floor GCC with integrated factory is also coming in Silicon Valley, New Town.

- People across ranks from GCC Kolkata interact with global senior leaders from utilities.

- Iskraemeco India is supported with a state of art integrated electronics factory located at Hyderabad with inhouse EMS, Plastic Moulding and wire harnessing facility and a new office at Ahmedabad, Gujarat will modern and well-equipped facilities.

Finance Director

Location : People who are in the region of West Bengal and Kolkata should apply for this role.

- Role Overview: We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Finance Director to join our dynamic leadership team at a leading electronic manufacturing company specializing in smart metering solutions.

- As the Finance Director, you will play a pivotal role in driving financial performance, strategic decision-making, and operational excellence within our organization.

- Your expertise in financial management, analysis, and leadership will be instrumental in shaping the company's -growth trajectory and ensuring financial sustainability.

Responsibility:

- Provide visionary leadership to the finance and accounting teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

- Present the company to financial institution, banks as a leadership team member to attract lucrative funds-nationally and globally

- Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the company's long-term goals, ensuring sustainable growth and profitability.

- Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, driving accuracy and efficiency.

- Monitor and analyze financial performance, preparing regular reports for the executive team and board of directors.

- Proactively discuss other methods to enhance financial performance by bringing changes in the existing business processes.

- Oversee capital allocation, investment analysis, and risk management strategies to optimize financial resources.

- Implement and enhance financial controls, policies, and procedures to mitigate risk and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives, mergers and acquisitions, and expansion efforts.

- Provide strategic insights and recommendations to the CEO and executive regional & global team to drive informed decision-making.

- Engage with external stakeholders, including investors, auditors, and financial institutions, to maintain strong relationships and secure necessary funding.

Education, Qualification and Experience:

- Chartered Accountant (CA) (mandatory)

- Minimum of 15 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a senior financial leadership role, preferably within the electronic manufacturing or technology industry including software.

- Clear about software as a service, hardware as a service concept.

- Proven experience in multinational corporations with exposure to complex financial structures, international operations, and regulatory compliance.

- Strong familiarity with Indian financial regulations, taxation, various financial and another business benefits available in states/countries, and reporting standards.

- Track record of successful engagement with external stakeholders, including investors, financial institutions, and auditors.

- Demonstrated participation in driving strategic initiatives, mergers and acquisitions, and capital raising efforts.

Competencies:

- Financial Leadership: Proven track record of strategic financial leadership, with the ability to align financial functions with organizational goals and drive value creation.

- Business Acumen: Comprehensive understanding of electronics manufacturing industry dynamics, smart metering solutions (recommended), and global market trends to make informed financial decisions.

- Creating and presenting business strategies based on OPEX, CAPEX and TOTEX methods.

- Strategic Vision: Demonstrated capability to contribute to the development and execution of long-term business strategies, identifying opportunities for growth and operational improvement.

- Financial Analysis: Strong analytical skills to interpret complex financial data, assess risks, and formulate actionable insights for driving performance improvements.

- Communication and Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal teams, external stakeholders, and board members.

- Change Management: Proven experience leading financial transformation initiatives, driving process improvements, and adapting to evolving business environments.

- Ethical Standards: Uncompromising commitment to ethical business practices, integrity, and compliance with regulatory standards.

- Team Leadership: Ability to build, mentor, and motivate high-performing finance and accounting teams, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.

Benefits:

- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

- Comprehensive health insurance for self and family

- Paid time off and holidays.

- Professional development opportunities from working and travelling to global destinations.

Salary Offered: 30-37LPA

As Iskraemeco India is part of Kaynes Technology (Market cap of $ 5 Bn, as on 13th Dec, 2024), people will also get chance to other global development projects related to Semicon, Railways, Aeronotics, Defence, Astro System etc