Chief Financial Officer - CA

Head Finance & Accounts Business Planning: - Key inputs for delivering the 4 year business plan, budgets, and control systems. - Provide strong lead for managing the key trends and indicators such as profitability, margin management etc. Financial Planning and Reporting: - Ensure financial statements, balance sheets, cash flow reports, and budgets etc. - Foster smooth working relationships with other departments for budget preparation and forecasting. - Provide periodic financial data for long-term financial planning and provide trends through financial analysis. - Identify potential financial issues with current or potential impact and offer advice/solution. - Review contractual obligations to ensure consistency with overall financial objectives, plans and compliance. Accounting & Department Oversight: - Ensure smooth operation of the department to ensure efficient and accurate processing of financial transactions - accounts payable, receivable, cash disbursement, payroll etc. - Implement system and process improvements to improve efficiency and accuracy. - Provide strong leadership to the department and build an effective team. Compliance, Internal Controls and Audits: - Establish internal control procedures and ensure appropriate checks and balances are in place. - Ensure compliance of statutory dues and returns filing of Income Tax, TDS, profession Tax, GST etc. - Keep abreast with relevant State/National Laws and other laws that govern Charitable Institutions - income tax rules, GST rules, profession tax, PF etc. and ensure compliance. - Oversee Internal and Statutory Audits and liaison with relevant consultants/statutory bodies. Project Finance & Collaborations: - The role is expected to provide support which includes project finance, dealing with Banks, large scale vendors, processing substantial disbursements, and occasionally support procurement of material etc. - Collaboration with institutions of repute abroad, and the (i) communication, (ii) International Tax, and (iii) Digital skills. Key Responsibilities: 1. Financial Planning & Analysis: - Lead annual budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning. - Evaluate new projects and business opportunities through financial modelling, feasibility and ROI analysis. - Prepare financial models, MIS and presentations for management, investors and lenders. - Monitor financial KPIs and provide regular performance reports to the CEO and Board. 2. Financial Operations: - Oversee accounting, finance, treasury, tax and payroll functions. - Ensure accuracy and integrity of books of accounts, including GL, AR, AP and inventory. - Ensure timely preparation of financial statements as per Ind AS. - Manage cash flow, working capital, collections and payments. 3. Tax & Regulatory Compliance: - Ensure compliance with Income Tax, GST, RBI and other applicable regulations. - Oversee tax returns, payments, GST refunds and statutory compliance. - Provide tax advisory for business decisions and support tax planning. - Support the US parent company with tax returns and related financial matters. 4. Treasury & Banking: - Manage banking relationships and financial institutions. - Lead debt/equity financing and fundraising activities. - Negotiate financing terms and optimize cost of funds. - Oversee cash management, foreign exchange and financial risk management. 5. Investor & Stakeholder Management: - Prepare investor presentations and fundraising materials. - Manage relationships with investors, lenders and key stakeholders. - Represent the company in investor meetings, fundraising discussions and roadshows. 6. Team Leadership: - Lead, mentor and develop the finance team. - Drive recruitment, training and performance management of finance professionals. - Build a high-performance, accountable and collaborative finance function. 7. Strategic & Business Advisory: - Provide financial and strategic advice to the CEO and executive leadership. - Identify financial risks, opportunities and areas for cost optimisation. - Support business growth, investment decisions and strategic planning. - Contribute to the development and execution of the company's overall business strategy. Note: - The scope of responsibilities may be expanded or revised from time to time at the discretion of the Company. The Person: - Qualification: Chartered Accountant. - Experience: Experience of working in a finance function of a listed entity for about 18 - 22 years. - Overall Senior Leadership experience of 15 - 18 years covering broad areas such as Treasury, Controllership, FP&A, Accounts, Consolidation & reporting and taxation. In addition, exposure to Legal and secretarial would be preferable. - Good business partnering experience and exposure of supporting businesses across costing, pricing, segment/BU Competencies.