Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Job Description:

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location: Ahmedabad, India
Salary: ₹50–60 LPA (Higher for deserving candidates)
Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA – ICAI)
Experience: 20–25 Years in a manufacturing company
Age Range: 45–50 Years
Language Proficiency: English (Full), Hindi & Gujarati (Limited)

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the financial operations of a manufacturing enterprise with international linkage. The CFO will be responsible for strategic planning, financial governance, compliance, risk management, IT oversight, and stakeholder coordination. This leadership role requires strong analytical acumen, team management, and the ability to work in a dynamic, multinational environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning & Leadership

• Develop and execute financial and tax strategies aligned with business objectives

• Support tactical and long-term strategic initiatives

• Manage capital allocation, budgeting, and financial forecasting

• Define and monitor performance metrics supporting business strategy

Operations & Control

• Oversee accounting, tax, legal, treasury, and investor relations

• Monitor working capital development and financial health

• Supervise and challenge improvement programs and cost-saving initiatives

• Manage third-party vendors and outsourced functions

• Provide leadership in key business decisions as a member of the executive team

• Support financial activities of smaller group entities

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Ensure timely monthly closings, board reporting, and group MIS

• Oversee statutory compliance: Stock Exchange filings, annual reports, cost audits, and transfer pricing

• Provide detailed margin, cost, and profitability analysis by product group

• Ensure compliance with financial, tax, and corporate governance standards

Risk Management

• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks

• Manage open legal issues and insurance coverage

• Establish strong internal control and audit systems

• Ensure compliance with government and regulatory bodies

• Coordinate with internal, statutory, and special auditors

IT Oversight

• Supervise and improve ERP & transaction systems (preferably Microsoft-based ERP)

• Ensure integration of IT with financial and operational functions

Funding & External Relations

• Manage cash flow, liquidity, and banking relationships

• Deploy surplus funds strategically

• Build strong relationships with external stakeholders – bankers, insurers, auditors, consultants

• Represent the company in investor and financial institutions’ meetings when required

Key Competencies & Skills:

Technical/Functional:

• Strategic Financial Planning & Budgeting

• Profitability and Cost Optimization

• Direct & Indirect Taxation

• International Transfer Pricing

• MIS & Business Analysis

• Financial Compliance and Risk Management

• ERP (Microsoft preferred) and IT Acumen

Leadership & Organizational:

• Result-driven with a system-oriented mindset

• Strong experience in international and cross-cultural work environments

• Ability to work independently and handle confidential matters professionally

Social & Communication:

• Effective communication and stakeholder management

• Coordination with overseas teams and board members

Intellectual & Emotional:

• Analytical thinker with strategic insight

• Emotionally mature, calm under pressure

• Capable of leading cross-functional teams with accountability