Head - Treasury - Manufacturing Firm

About the Role: Brand is scaling operations domestically - including new factory - manufacturing setup - while managing an existing debt book of 250+ crores. We are also entering the UAE and KSA markets. We are looking for a Treasury Head who will primarily anchor India treasury, debt, and capex funding, while also setting up the initial GCC treasury framework as we expand. Key Roles & Responsibilities: Debt & Capital Structure Management: - Manage and optimize existing debt of 250+ crores - refinancing, interest cost reduction, covenant compliance, and lender relationships. - Structure funding (term loans, working capital, NCDs) for new factory - manufacturing capex across sewing and other production lines. - Maintain optimal debt - equity mix and monitor leverage ratios, ensuring compliance with lender covenants. Cash & Working Capital Management: - Own daily cash flow, liquidity planning, and working capital cycle (inventory, receivables, payables) across manufacturing units. - Build cash flow forecasting models factoring in capex outflows for new facilities. Banking Relationships (India - focused): - Manage relationships with Indian banks - NBFCs for term loans, working capital limits, LCs, and trade finance. - Negotiate interest rates, processing fees, and collateral terms; manage consortium - multiple banking arrangements. Capex & Project Financing: - Lead treasury - side planning for new factory setups - funding mix, disbursement schedules, subsidy - PLI scheme linkages (state industrial policies, textile schemes). - Coordinate with projects - manufacturing teams on capex phasing versus fund availability. Compliance & Risk (India): - Ensure RBI, FEMA, and other regulatory compliance on borrowings (ECB if applicable), and reporting. - Manage interest rate risk and counterparty risk; implement treasury SOPs and internal controls. GCC Treasury - Foundational Setup (UAE/KSA): - Set up initial banking relationships and account structures for UAE/KSA entities. - Establish a baseline fund - flow - repatriation framework between India HQ and GCC subsidiaries, in coordination with tax - legal. - Ensure baseline compliance with UAE Central Bank/SAMA forex and banking norms for cross - border transfers. Reporting & Stakeholder Management: - Provide CFO/leadership with treasury MIS, debt schedules, cash flow forecasts, and capex funding trackers. - Liaise with lenders, auditors, and rating agencies. Requirements: - 10 - 15 years in Treasury, with strong hands - on experience in debt management and project/capex financing in a manufacturing setup. - Experience managing a debt book of 200+ crores; exposure to term loan/NCD structuring preferred. - CA / MBA (Finance) / CTP or equivalent.