Group Chief Financial Officer

We are looking for an experienced and accomplished Group Chief Financial Officer based at our Corporate Office, Chennai. The position holder will play a critical role in shaping the financial direction and success of Group Companies.

Responsibilities:

- Financial Planning-Lead and drive the Group's financial planning, ensuring alignment with overall business strategy

- Financial Reporting - Close quarterly books of accounts for the Group and publish financial results in a timely and accurate manner

- Financial Advisory - Provide expert financial and business advice to Group companies, ensuring they meet their respective Revenue Growth and EBITDA targets

- Forecasting and Budgeting - Efficiently manage financial forecasts and budgets, providing insights for improved cost management and decision-making

- Financial Compliance - Prepare and submit financial reports at the Group level adhering to Indian Accounting Standards

- Risk Management - Proactively manage financial and operational risks through a comprehensive governance and compliance approach

- Fund raising and Investment Strategy - Control and evaluate the Organizational fund-raising plans and Capital structure and make strategic decisions on investments considering cash and liquidity risks

- Cash Flow Management - Review every company's financial position and ensure adequate cash flow for business operations by keeping the Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) on the lower side

- Stakeholder Management -Maintain a balanced approach to relationship management with all stakeholders, working to protect their interests

- Process Optimization & Technology Adoption -Leverage technology to optimize existing processes and drive efficiency

- Strategic Initiatives-Collaborate with Board to identify, recommend, launch, review and drive strategic and innovative business initiatives to elevate Group Companies to higher levels of business success

- Organizational Business Plan - Partner with Business Operations Leaders of the Group to develop and execute plans of action, review milestone progress and provide insights for short and long-term growth

- Inorganic Growth Plans-Explore and conduct research on new business opportunities for inorganic growth and forward-looking business models enabling Group Companies reach next higher level; conduct due diligence on potential opportunities and provide recommendations on returns and risks

- People and Leadership Development - Guide, coach and mentor Direct Reports and junior colleagues to foster the development of strong leadership pipeline besides contributing to a high-trust and high-performance workplace

- Chartered Accountant with good academic record

- 20 + years of demonstrated financial leadership experience including a minimum of 5 years in a publicly traded company of good standing

- Proven experience as CFO in a listed company with annual revenue not less than Rs.2000 crores

- Previous experience in consulting, audit, or assurance practices, preferably from Big 6 Firms

- In depth knowledge of corporate financial law and risk management practices

- Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods

- Highly proficient in the use of MS Office and SAP work environment

- Strategic Thinker with problem solving abilities

- Sound knowledge and exposure to mergers and acquisitions

- Exceptional leadership and organizational skills

- Results driven and strategic thought leader

- Excellent communication and people skills

- Analytical mindset with comfort in dealing with numbers