Chief Financial Officer - CA/CFA/CPA

Industry Preference: Candidates from the following sectors will be preferred: - Shipbuilding - Ship Repair - Marine Engineering - Heavy Engineering - Manufacturing - Heavy Fabrication - EPC Projects - Infrastructure - Defence Manufacturing - Offshore Engineering Role Overview: The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be responsible for overseeing the financial strategy, planning, and management. The role requires strong leadership in financial governance, compliance, cost control, and strategic decision-making to support sustainable growth in marine services, offshore operations, and related maritime activities. The CFO will act as a strategic partner to the leadership team, ensuring financial discipline while enabling operational efficiency and expansion. Key Responsibilities: Financial Strategy & Leadership: - Develop and execute the company's financial strategy aligned with short-term and long-term business goals. - Provide strategic financial insights to the Board and senior management for business planning and growth initiatives. - Support mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and expansion into new marine or offshore service segments. Financial Planning & Analysis: - Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling for marine operations and projects. - Monitor cash flow, working capital, and capital expenditure, particularly for vessels, equipment, and marine assets. - Analyse project profitability, contract margins, and operational costs. Accounting & Compliance: - Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements in compliance with applicable accounting standards and statutory requirements. - Oversee audits, taxation, regulatory filings, and compliance with maritime, corporate, and financial regulations. - Establish and maintain strong internal controls and risk management frameworks. Treasury & Funding: - Manage banking relationships, financing arrangements, and credit facilities. - Plan and optimize capital structure, debt management, and funding for fleet acquisition or upgrades. - Oversee foreign exchange exposure, insurance, and risk mitigation related to marine operations. Cost Control & Operational Support: - Implement cost optimization initiatives across marine services, logistics, and support functions. - Work closely with operations, procurement, and project teams to improve efficiency and financial discipline. - Evaluate vendor contracts, charter agreements, and long-term service contracts. Team & Systems Management: - Lead and develop the finance and accounts team. - Drive improvements in financial systems, ERP, reporting tools, and digital transformation. - Establish robust financial reporting and MIS for management decision-making. Qualifications & Experience: - Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, CFA, mandatory - Minimum 15 - 20 years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 10 years in a senior leadership role. - Experience in marine services, shipping, offshore, logistics, heavy industries, infrastructure, or project-based industries is highly desirable. - Strong knowledge of corporate finance, taxation, compliance, and financial regulations. - Proven ability to work with Boards, investors, banks, and auditors. Key Skills & Competencies: - Strategic thinking and business acumen - Strong leadership and decision-making abilities - Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills - High integrity and attention to detail - Ability to work in a dynamic, operationally intensive environment What We Offer: - Opportunity to be part of a growing marine services organization - Strategic leadership role with direct impact on company growth - Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives