Job Responsibilities

Strategy, Planning and Management

Develop short- & long-term financial strategy in support of company’s strategic vision & goal
Design & Implement business planning strategies and undertake management of finances for the organization
Act as a strategic business partner and contribute effectively to evaluate long term business opportunities to maximize company profitability
Responsible for directing the organizational overall financial policies.
Oversee all financial function including Accounting, Budget, Costing, MIS, Insurance, Tax & Treasury
Communicate, engage and interact with Board of Directors, CEO, COO and Group Leadership Team.
Maintain outstanding banking relationships and strategic alliances with Investors, and business partners
Oversee and recommend Group synergy for policies, procedures and processes as deemed appropriate by senior leadership team.
Evaluate & Manage IPO, Merger, Demerger & Acquisitions
Effective implementation of risk management policies and corporate governance. Provide policy guidance and recommendations on key financial issues.
Analyze and review business performance indices, evaluate performance variations and guide creation of alternative approaches towards achieving business results
Establish Metrics and ratios to track & monitor business performance

Financial Analysis, Budgeting and Forecasting

Prepare and present monthly financial budgeting reports including monthly profit and loss by division, forecast vs. budget by division and weekly cash flow by division.
Develop & maintain monthly operating budget and annual company operating budget
Oversee preparation & communication of weekly, monthly & annual financial statements

Accounting, and Operations

Supervise the accounting department to ensure the proper functioning of all systems, databases and financial software. Provide regular maintenance and backup of all accounting systems and supervise company financial staff.
Ensure timeliness and accuracy of financial and management reporting data for federal

funders, foundations, investors and company’s board of directors.

Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors; Manage preparation and support

of all external audits.

Manage cash flow planning process and ensure funds availability.
Oversee cash, investments and asset management area.
Ensuring right financial controls for a successful business partnering with leadership team members.

Taxation & Audits

Minimize tax and import duties paid within tax laws/ requirements, including income tax planning and calculation, statements and reports as well as handling of other taxes (e.g. GST, VAT, withholding tax, TDS,) and duties.
Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all local, state and tax returns.
Manage Internal & External audits for Business Units

Regulatory & Compliance

Assure legal and regulatory documents are filed and monitor compliance with laws and regulations
Ensuring compliance with applicable domestic law and regulations. in particular, account activity
Ensuring compliance with internal policies, including compliance with ethics policy and implementation of whistle-blowing procedures
Responding to regulatory findings, deficiencies and violations, in conjunction with the chief of internal audit.
Overall, 15-18 years’ experience in Finance with 4-5 years minimum experience as a CFO/Head of Finance in a large manufacturing setup and has handled multiple business/ JVs/ Subsidiaries in India, preferably in a family-owned organization (International Business / Treasury/ Personal (Family Accounts is out of the purview of this Position)
Ability to lead teams and add values across business constructively
Outstanding knowledge and understanding of GAAP, IFRS, SOX compliance & SEC reporting.
Excellent analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills
Significant experience working with external auditors, internal controls and compliance-related issues.
Mandatory experience in manufacturing business, preferred experience in consumer durables/automobile/FMCG.
Diversity candidate is preferred.

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)