Chief Financial Officer - CA

Our client is a highly visible Hyderabad headquartered Business house with 200 +crore turnover

The company is poised to expand to pan India operations, and is in advanced stages of discussions with investors.

Reporting to the CEO, YOU are a senior executive responsible for managing the financial actions of a company.

You play a crucial role in shaping the company's financial strategy and overall growth.

Here are some of the Key Responsibilities:

1. Oversee Financial Operations:

- Ensure smooth execution of daily financial activities including payments, invoicing, and cash flow management.

- Monitor expenses to ensure adherence to budgets.

- Collaborate with the operational team to align financial plans with business strategies.

2. Budgeting & Forecasting:

- Partner with department heads to develop the annual budget.

- Create financial forecasts using current data and market conditions to offer insights into future performance.

- Ensure that performance aligns with budgetary expectations.

3. Financial Reporting:

- Oversee the preparation of financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.

- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to stakeholders, including regulatory authorities and investors.

- Monitor financial performance and identify areas for cost reduction, profit improvement, and operational efficiency.

- Provide financial forecasts and modelling to guide business decisions.

4. Cash Flow and Capital Management:

- Manage the company's liquidity, ensuring that cash flow is sufficient for operational needs.

- Oversee the company's capital structure, including debt and equity financing

- Optimize the company's investment portfolio to ensure efficient use of funds

5. Team Leadership:

- Lead the finance team, providing support and guidance to enhance their effectiveness.

- Offer training and mentorship to improve team performance.

6. Risk Management and Compliance:

- Identify financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.

- Ensure the company complies with all financial, tax, and regulatory obligations.

- Oversee the audit process and maintain relationships with external auditors.

- Implement robust internal controls to safeguard company assets

7. Cost Control & Savings:

- Monitor expenses and promptly inform management and stakeholders about costrelated issues.

- Identify opportunities for cost savings.

8. Investor Relations:

- Serve as the primary contact for investors, keeping them updated on the company's financial status.

- Prepare and distribute regular updates, reports, and presentations to maintain transparency with investors.

- Organize and lead investor meetings, calls, and presentations to communicate financial performance, risks, and strategies.

- Address investor inquiries

9.Information Technology

- Lead the adoption of IT systems and processes across the company

- Map cost benefit of technology in place and identify next gen technologies

10. Audit

- Oversee the audit process and maintain relationships with external auditors

- Ensure robustness of controls taking the corrective actions

11, Taxation

- Ensure timely compliance with all requirements

12. Legal Compliance

Ideally you are a:

- CA/MBA from a reputable institution.

- 16-18 years of experience in a financial leadership role, including experience in investor relations and collaboration with operational teams.

-Startup or Scale up experience is highly preferred

- Proficiency in financial forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.

- Experience with Microsoft Business Central ERP is preferred.

- Capability to handle sensitive and confidential information with strong analytical skills