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Chief Financial Officer

Randstad Digital·Posted 2 months ago

Location

All India, Pune

Experience

10–15 years

Required Skills

Indian taxationTransfer pricingFinancial structuringBI toolsFinancial modelingLeadershipCommunicationStakeholder managementFinancial Strategy PlanningCapital Management FundraisingRisk Management ComplianceTeam Leadership DevelopmentBusiness PartnershipERP systemsAnalytical mindsetStrategic mindsetEnglish communication

About the Role

As the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in our high-growth start-up environment based in Pune, you will play a crucial role in leading the financial strategy and operations. You will collaborate closely with the executive leadership team to drive financial discipline, scalable growth, and ensure long-term profitability while maintaining compliance with Indian regulations and global markets.

Key Responsibilities: - Financial Strategy & Planning: - Develop and execute the companys financial strategy in alignment with business objectives. - Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning.
- Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO and Board on mergers, acquisitions, investments, and capital allocation.

  • • Capital Management & Fundraising: - Oversee capital structure, debt financing, equity raises, and maintain investor relations.

    • - Manage relationships with banks, financial institutions, venture capital, and private equity firms.
    - Optimize working capital and cash flow management.

  • • Risk Management & Compliance: - Identify and mitigate financial, operational, and regulatory risks.

    • - Ensure adherence to SEBI, RBI, FEMA, and Companies Act regulations.
    - Implement robust internal audit frameworks and SOX-like controls.

  • • Team Leadership & Development: - Build and mentor a high-performing finance team covering accounting, FP&A, taxation, and treasury.

    • - Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and data-driven decision-making.

  • • Business Partnership: - Collaborate with COO, CTO, and department heads to drive cost efficiency and operational excellence.

    • - Support pricing strategies, contract negotiations, and profitability analysis.

    Qualification Required:

  • • Chartered Accountant or proven experience in the matter.

  • • 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience.

  • • 3 to 5 years as CFO or VP Finance (A plus if in the manufacturing or metal manufacturing industry).

  • • Proven track record in fundraising.

  • • Experience in the India market.

  • • Deep expertise in Indian taxation, transfer pricing, and cross-border financial structuring.

  • • Advanced proficiency in ERP systems, BI tools, and financial modeling.

  • • Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

  • • Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and big-picture thinking.

  • • Strategic and results-driven mindset.

  • • Ability to communicate effectively in English.

    • Additional Details:
    You will also require:

  • • PREFERRED: MBA (Finance).

    • Experience:
  • • 15 years. As the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in our high-growth start-up environment based in Pune, you will play a crucial role in leading the financial strategy and operations. You will collaborate closely with the executive leadership team to drive financial discipline, scalable growth, and ensure long-term profitability while maintaining compliance with Indian regulations and global markets.

    • Key Responsibilities:

  • • Financial Strategy & Planning: - Develop and execute the companys financial strategy in alignment with business objectives.

    • - Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning.
    - Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO and Board on mergers, acquisitions, investments, and capital allocation.

  • • Capital Management & Fundraising: - Oversee capital structure, debt financing, equity raises, and maintain investor relations.

    • - Manage relationships with banks, financial institutions, venture capital, and private equity firms.
    - Optimize working capital and cash flow management.

  • • Risk Management & Compliance: - Identify and mitigate financial, operational, and regulatory risks.

    • - Ensure adherence to SEBI, RBI, FEMA, and Companies Act regulations.
    - Implement robust internal audit frameworks and SOX-like controls.

  • • Team Leadership & Development: - Build and mentor a high-performing finance team covering accounting, FP&A, taxation, and treasury.

    • - Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and data-driven decision-making.

  • • Business Partnership: - Collaborate with COO, CTO, and department heads to drive cost efficiency and operational excellence.

    • - Support pricing strategies, contract negotiations, and profitability analysis.

    Qualification Required:

  • • Chartered Accountant or proven experience in the matter.

  • • 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience.

  • • 3 to 5 years as CFO or VP Finance (A plus if in the manufacturing or metal manufacturing industry).

  • • Proven track record in fundraising.

  • • Experience in the India market.

  • • Deep expertise in Indian taxation, transfer pricing, and cross-border financial structuring.

  • • Advanced proficiency in ERP systems, BI tools, and financial modeling.

  • • Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

  • • Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and big-picture thinking.

  • • Strategic and results-driven mindse

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