Job Description

Position Overview

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Apeejay Shipping Limited is seeking a highly accomplished, energetic, and forward-looking Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and the Board.

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The CFO will be responsible for driving the organization's financial strategy, governance, business performance, capital management, and long-term value creation.

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Candidates should possess strong financial acumen with practical exposure to Bank Liaisoning, Credit Rating, Treasury Operations, Fund Management, Banking Facilities, and related financial activities and Insurance

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Key Responsibilities

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Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership

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- Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Board on business strategy, growth initiatives, investments, capital allocation, and risk management.

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- Evaluate business opportunities, acquisitions, investments, partnerships, and expansion initiatives.

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- Provide commercial insights and financial recommendations to support key business decisions.

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- Participate in Board meetings and present meaningful financial and business insights.

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Financial Strategy & Performance Management

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- Lead the development and execution of the Company's financial strategy aligned with overall business objectives.

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- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and performance management processes.

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- Monitor business performance and drive initiatives to improve profitability, efficiency, and return on capital.

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- Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic decision-making.

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- Establish robust KPIs and management reporting frameworks.

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Treasury, Banking & Capital Management

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- Manage banking relationships, working capital, liquidity, financing arrangements,



and cash flow optimization.

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- Lead debt management, refinancing initiatives, capital raising activities, and negotiations with financial institutions.

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- Monitor capital structure and funding requirements to support business growth.

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- Oversee foreign exchange, interest rate, and financial risk management strategies.

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Business & Commercial Finance

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- Partner with business leaders to evaluate commercial performance and strategic opportunities.

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- Drive profitability improvement through data-driven financial analysis and business insights.

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- Influence pricing, investment, contract evaluation, and operational decision-making processes.

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- Support business development initiatives through rigorous financial evaluation and risk assessment.

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Finance, Accounting & Controls

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- Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements and management reports.

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- Maintain strong accounting standards, financial controls, and governance frameworks.

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- Oversee statutory reporting, regulatory compliance, tax planning, audits, and corporate governance requirements.

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- Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, and reporting capabilities.

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Risk Management & Governance

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- Strengthen enterprise risk management frameworks across financial and operational areas.

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- Identify emerging business, financial, regulatory,



and market risks.

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- Ensure appropriate mitigation strategies and governance mechanisms are implemented.

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- Maintain the highest standards of transparency, integrity, and corporate governance.

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Leadership & Team Development

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- Lead and inspire a high-performing Finance and Accounts function.

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- Build organizational capability through mentoring, coaching, and succession planning.

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- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

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- Drive digital transformation and automation initiatives across finance operations.

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Candidate Profile

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Education

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- Chartered Accountant (CA) is essential and Must Have criteria

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Experience

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- 12–18 years of progressive experience in Finance and Accounts, including significant leadership responsibility.

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- Proven track record as a CFO, Finance Director, Head of Finance, or equivalent senior finance leader.

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- Experience in asset-intensive industries, manufacturing, infrastructure, logistics, engineering, energy, shipping, or related sectors would be beneficial.

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The successful CFO will:

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- Be a strategic partner rather than merely a financial controller.

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- Help shape the future direction of the Company.

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- Drive profitability, capital efficiency, and sustainable growth.

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- Build credibility with the CEO, Board, lenders, and external stakeholders.

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- Create a modern, agile, and business-oriented finance function that supports long-term value creation.

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Ideal Age Profile: Approximately 40-50 years, with the maturity to engage effectively with the Board and the energy to drive transformation and growth.

📌 Chief Financial Officer (Kolkata)
🏢 APEEJAY SHIPPING
📍 Kolkata