About the role
We are seeking an experienced executive to lead/support the
organization's financial strategy, business planning, capital management,
investor engagement, banking relationships, and corporate governance framework.
The executive will serve as a key member of the leadership team, driving
sustainable growth, profitability, financial discipline, and long-term value
creation while ensuring regulatory compliance and effective stakeholder
management.
Key Responsibilities / KRAs
1. Financial Strategy & Business Planning
- Develop
and execute the organization's financial strategy aligned with business
objectives.
- Partner
with the CFO and leadership team on long-term growth plans, investments,
and expansion initiatives.
- Provide
financial insights and recommendations to support strategic
decision-making.
- Drive
annual operating plans, business forecasting, and profitability
improvement initiatives.
2. Lead Banking & Financial Institution Relations
- Build
and maintain strong relationships with banks, financial institutions,
NBFCs, and lending partners.
- Lead
negotiations related to working capital facilities, term loans, project
financing, and other funding requirements.
- Evaluate
financing structures and funding alternatives to support business growth.
- Ensure
compliance with banking covenants and reporting requirements.
3. Lead Investor Relations & Stakeholder Management
- Act
as the primary financial interface with investors, promoters, board
members, private equity partners, and other stakeholders.
- Prepare
and present business performance updates, financial outlooks, and
strategic initiatives.
- Lead
fundraising activities, investment discussions, and due diligence
processes.
- Drive
transparent communication and build investor confidence.
4. Lead Compliance, Governance & Risk Management
- Ensure
adherence to all statutory, regulatory, corporate, and financial
compliance requirements.
- Strengthen
corporate governance frameworks and internal financial controls.
- Monitor
changes in regulatory requirements and assess their impact on the
business.
- Lead
enterprise risk identification, assessment, and mitigation initiatives.
- Coordinate
with legal, secretarial, taxation, and compliance teams to ensure
organizational compliance.
5. Lead Strategic Fund Raising & Capital Structure
- Evaluate
capital requirements and recommend optimal capital structure strategies.
- Lead
equity raising, debt raising, strategic investments, mergers,
acquisitions, and joint ventures.
- Participate
in valuation exercises, transaction structuring, and financial due
diligence activities.
- Drive
initiatives that improve enterprise value and shareholder returns.
6. Board & Leadership Support
- Prepare
financial and strategic presentations for the Board and senior leadership.
- Provide
recommendations on investment decisions, expansion plans, and strategic
priorities.
- Serve
as a trusted advisor to the CEO and leadership team on financial and
business matters.
7. Support CFO in Working Capital Management
- Cash
Flow Management, Treasury management
- Lead
working capital optimization across receivables, payables, inventory, and
cash conversion cycles.
- Monitor
liquidity requirements and ensure adequate funding for business
operations.
- Establish
controls and processes to improve cash flow efficiency and reduce capital
lock-up.
- Drive
initiatives to enhance return on capital employed (ROCE).
8. Support CFO in Business Performance & Commercial
Finance
- Monitor
business performance against budgets and strategic goals.
- Establish
financial KPIs and performance dashboards for leadership review.
- Identify
opportunities for margin enhancement, cost optimization, and operational
efficiency.
- Support commercial decision-making through
financial analysis and business insights.
Requirements
Desired Candidate Profile
- Chartered
Accountant (preferably also a CS)
- 15–20
years of progressive leadership experience in finance.
- Proven
experience in financial strategy, working capital management, banking
relations, investor relations, compliance, and fundraising.
- Strong
exposure to interactions with banks, financial institutions, investors,
private equity firms, and boards.
- Demonstrated
experience in supporting business growth, profitability enhancement, and
strategic initiatives.
- Strong
analytical, negotiation, stakeholder management, and leadership
capabilities.
Reporting Structure
Reports To: CFO