Nutrifresh Farms - Chief Finance Officer

The CFO at Nutrifresh will be a strategic and operational leader responsible for enhancing the financial health and growth of the company. This role focuses on financial strategy, internal controls, and spearheading treasury and cash management. The CFO will be pivotal in shaping Nutrifresh's financial structure, supporting expansion, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The CFO will engage closely with stakeholders to optimize resources, fueling sustainable, profitable growth.

About Nutrifresh

Nutrifresh is one of India's largest Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) company based out of Pune, Maharashtra. The company aims to revolutionize the agricultural landscape by providing residue-free fruits and vegetables through advanced farming techniques. Nutrifresh aims to tackle the triple concerns of food security, seasonality and climate change. Nutrifresh believes in staying a step ahead of time, with innovative technologies and CEA Expertise

Key Responsibilities:

- Fundraising & capital strategy: Drive equity and debt financing, collaborating with investors, banks, and institutions to secure capital and support expansion projects.

- Budgeting and cash flow management for strategic projects.

- Financial strategy & forecasting: Lead financial planning and budgeting, including monitoring and aligning resources with Nutrifresh's growth objectives.

- Internal controls & compliance: Establish robust financial controls to safeguard assets, mitigate risks, and maintain audit readiness.

- Conduct assessments to improve financial controls and reporting practices.

- Ensure adherence to accounting standards and regulatory compliance and ensure timely compliance of audits.

- Performance management & reporting: monitor financial performance, adjusting strategies to meet targets.

- Prepare and present financial reports to the executive team and board, outlining key metrics, risks, and opportunities.

- Collaborate with operational teams to support cost management and budget optimization.

- Stakeholder & investor relations: Serve as a primary contact for investors and board members, maintaining transparent communication on financial strategies and progress.

Requirements:

- Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) or master's in business administration (MBA) or equivalent.

- 15+ years of experience. Expertise in agriculture, agritech, FMCG or manufacturing would be preferable

- Proven track record in fund raising, investor relations, and internal control implementation.

- Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, risk management, and best financial practices.

- Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.