Role Purpose The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be responsible for driving the company’s financial strategy, ensuring robust financial governance, and supporting business growth through effective planning, performance management, and stakeholder engagement. The role requires a hands-on finance leader who can operate both at a strategic and execution level , working closely with the leadership team to enable sustainable and profitable growth. Key Responsibilities 1. Financial Strategy & Business Partnering Partner with CEO and leadership team to define and drive long-term business strategy Provide financial insights to support decision-making, growth initiatives, and investments Drive P&L; management, profitability improvement, and cost optimization 2. Planning, Budgeting & Performance Management Lead annual operating plan, budgeting, and forecasting processes Establish robust MIS and performance tracking frameworks Drive variance analysis and recommend corrective actions 3. Cash Flow, Treasury & Fund Management Ensure strong cash flow planning and working capital management Manage banking relationships, fund raising, and financing strategies Optimize capital structure and liquidity 4. Governance, Compliance & Risk Management Ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and tax requirements Strengthen internal controls, audit processes, and risk mitigation frameworks Oversee financial reporting accuracy and timeliness 5. Finance Transformation & Digitization Drive finance process improvements, automation,



and ERP optimization Build scalable systems and processes aligned with business growth Lead initiatives on cost efficiency and shared services (if applicable) 6. Leadership & Team Development Build and lead a high-performance finance team Strengthen team capability, governance culture, and accountability Act as a mentor and coach for key finance talent 7. Stakeholder & Investor Management Support leadership in investor relations, board presentations, and stakeholder communication Provide clear, insightful financial narratives to internal and external stakeholders Education CA Qualified Knowledge of local and IFRS accounting principles Knowledge of Fiscal legislation Knowledge of Costing Accounting Experience 5 - 10 years experience as CFO in a multinational company Over all experience 20 years Proven experience as CFO / Finance Head in mid-to-large organizations Strong exposure to manufacturing / FMCG / services environment Experience in ERP (SAP preferred), finance transformation, and compliance frameworks Personal Qualifications Ability to balance strategy with execution Comfort in working in a lean structure with high ownership Capability to build systems and processes where required Robust alignment with organizational values and leadership style Willingness to adapt to organizational scale and operating environment Openness to engage closely with business and operations teams Flexibility in managing location/travel requirements SAP IS MUST

📌 Chief Financial Officer | Manufacturing Industry (Maharashtra)
🏢 upGrad Rekrut
📍 Maharashtra