Key Responsibilities

: Strategic Financial Leadership - Support the management in setting strategic plans and long-term financial strategies. - Provide financial insights to guide key business decisions. -

Participate in strategic decision-making as part of the leadership team. Finance & Fundraising - Develop efficient financial plans to support current and future growth. - Maintain strong relationships with banks and financial institutions. - Lead fundraising initiatives. Financial Reporting & Analysis - Oversee budgeting, financial analysis, and management reporting. -

Collaborate with business and functional heads on cost optimization and commercial inputs.

- Ensure timely and accurate management reporting and risk analysis.

Business

Planning - Prepare long-term and short-term financial plans.

- Develop budgets and periodic financial performance reviews.

- Track performance against targets and collaborate with stakeholders.

Accounting

Oversight - Supervise the accounting function and ensure robust financial controls.

- Implement and maintain accounting standards across the organization. Costing -

Lead detailed product costing initiatives to improve margins.

- Work closely with production and other teams to optimize costs. Compliance - Ensure compliance with statutory norms and internal controls.

- Oversee adherence to Direct & Indirect Taxes,



Company Law, and other regulations. Risk Management - Assess financial risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Working Capital

Management - Monitor cash flows, receivables, and inventory to ensure smooth operations. Systems & Processes - Strengthen IT and communication systems related to financial assets.

- Implement internal controls and improve payment mechanisms

- Lead process improvements aligned with best practices. Foreign Exchange Management - Efficiently manage the company’s foreign exchange operations. Audit Management - Coordinate with internal and external auditors. - Address audit findings and implement corrective actions. Team Leadership - Foster a collaborative team environment. - Mentor and develop team members to enhance productivity. Reporting - Present financial findings and insights to the MD, Management, and Board of Directors.

Experience: -

Minimum 18 years of relevant experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role. - Proven experience in hiring and mentoring teams (minimum 7 years). - Solid stakeholder management and commercial acumen. - Strategic planning and execution capabilities. - Exposure to analytical decision-making and cross-functional collaboration. - High level of ownership and accountability.

📌 Chief Financial Officer (India)
🏢 Career Stone Consultant
📍 India