Chief Financial Officer

THE ROLE

The Chief Financial Officer will serve as a key member of the management team, with oversight of all aspects of company finances. The incumbent will be expected to take charge and manage the full range of financial activities for the companys operations.

The organization is in a capital intensive business dealing with global suppliers and an equally diverse set of local and global customers. It necessitates fast pace of execution, efficient financial design and financial forecasts. A critical task for the Chief Financial Officer would be to manage the financial structuring and treasury operations to achieve the minimum costs for funds. S/he would also maintain oversight of the financial health of the organisation to ensure continued viability of the business.

It is expected that the Chief Financial Officer would handle the organizations relationships with Banks and Financial Institutions; internal and external relationship building will be an important part of the job portfolio.

A key expectation of the incumbent would be to develop robust systems and practices necessary to manage the high growth of business

Accompanying the CEO, managing relations with the strategic investors and providing inputs to the Board would be a critical responsibility.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Funding & Treasury
Understand the companys funding requirements and spearhead capital raising initiatives
Drive financial planning and lead fund raising activities through debt and equity
Plan creative financial structures to match planned business growth
Manage relationships with banks and financial institutions
Prepare the accounts for additional funding rounds as required

Financial Control
Develop policies and processes to ensure accuracy of the financial statements
Prepare company annual report with oversight of financial reporting, corporate governance and risk management policies
Create systems to monitor accurate revenue recognition
Set up and monitor the company financials

Regulatory & Compliance
Prepare financial policies according to Indian GAAP
Ensure compliance to local revenue laws income tax, service tax, sales tax

Commercial & Cost Control
Drive cost control initiatives and enforce budget control to improve cost efficiencies
Conduct business and financial evaluation of specific proposals

Management Reporting
Ensure accuracy of investor brief and documents provided to the Board
Provide timely and relevant financial analysis to the management team

Additional Responsibilities
Maintain high performance standards, initiate talent development measures.
Identify and evaluate growth opportunities; including conducting economic analyses
Maintain oversight of legal and secretarial functions

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

Experience & Education

Essential
15 plus years financial experience in medium to large organizations; including 5 to 10 years in a senior management role
Experience in the financial function in a multi location manufacturing organization
Expertise in structuring and raising capital through debt
Entrepreneurial, ability "to do more with less", willing to roll up his sleeves
Qualified as a Chartered Accountant or Cost Accountant

Preferable
Experience in private equity investor relation management

Behavioural Competencies
Maturity and business acumen
Be a self-starter with high-energy levels
Demonstrate ability to work in ambiguity
Detail oriented approach to work
Possess a strategic mindset and strong execution skills
Have the ability to train, mentor and motivate a growing team
Have a commitment to excellence and strong achievement orientation
Be result-oriented with the ability to be decisive
Be willing to seize initiatives and opportunities
Possess mature negotiations and commercial skills
Have strong analytical skills with the capability of solving problems
Have strong verbal and written communication skills
Have excellent presentation skills
Have impeccable integrity and high personal ethics