Chief Financial Officer ( Fractional ) (Mumbai)

Chief Financial Officer ( Fractional ) (Mumbai)

About Company

The company is one of the leading engineering and manufacturing companies with a diverse portfolio of Products, Solutions and Services.
The Entity is engaged in design, engineering, manufacturing, repair, testing, supply and commissioning of products and services for core sectors of economy i.e. Transportation (Railways), Power generation & Transmission, Oil & Gas, Cement, Steel and Other Processing Industries.

Job Description

Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Fractional CFO with manufacturing sector exposure to partner with founders and leadership on fundraising, financial strategy, and plant-level financial operations. The role requires strong hands-on expertise in costing, margins, working capital, and capex planning , along with investor-facing experience.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising & Investor Management :
Lead fundraising readiness including financial models, pitch decks, and data room preparation
Work closely with founders during interactions with lenders, Bankers and strategic investors
Support valuation analysis, term sheets, and due diligence
Manufacturing Finance & Costing :
Oversee product costing, BOM analysis, standard vs actual costing, and margin improvement
Drive inventory management, WIP controls, and working capital optimization
Support capex planning, plant expansion, and ROI analysis
Financial Planning & Strategy :
Own budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow planning, and financial modelling
Track burn rate, cash conversion cycle, unit economics, and operational KPIs




Controllership & Compliance :
Lead finance controller functions including accounting closures, audits, and reporting
Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, GST, and regulatory requirements
Strengthen internal controls and financial governance
MIS, Profitability & Decision Support :
Build solid MIS, dashboards, and board-level reporting
Provide actionable insights on cost reduction, pricing, and profitability improvement
Stakeholder & Board Management :
Act as finance partner to founders, board members, investors, bankers, auditors, and plant leadership
Communicate financial performance clearly to non-finance stakeholders
Ideal Candidate Profile :
12–20+ years of experience in CFO / Finance Head / Plant Finance leadership roles
Mandatory experience in manufacturing (process or discrete manufacturing preferred)
Proven exposure to fundraising
Strong hands-on background across costing, FP&A;, controllership, and working capital
Experience with PE-backed or growth-stage manufacturing companies preferred
Comfortable working in a fractional, high-ownership role.
Engagement Model :
Fractional / Retainer-based engagement
3 days per week commitment
On-site presence in Mumbai – AmberNath preferred (plant + leadership interaction)
Immediate focus on fundraise readiness and manufacturing finance rigor.

Mandatory Requirement
Primary Job Profile : Fractional/ Virtual CFO
Technical Skills : Budgeting and Forecasting, Fund Raise
Candidate Industry Requirement: Manufacturing

📌 Chief Financial Officer ( Fractional ) (Mumbai)
🏢 Corenza
📍 Mumbai