Chief Financial Officer

As a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in the Agrochemicals & Crop Protection industry based in Vadodara, you will play a crucial role in leading the financial and strategic direction of the business. With 15-20 years of experience, including at least 5 years in a Leadership/GM role within a Chemical or Agrochemical company, you will be responsible for building a resilient financial framework that supports rapid scaling. Your ability to lead a team of professionals and strong management skills for cash flows and P&L will be essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities: - Strategic Growth & Market Engagement - Maintain a positive mindset toward growth and identify financial opportunities to scale manufacturing and market reach. - Travel is mandatory to engage with major vendors and key customers, acting as a strategic partner to build high-value business relationships.
- Advise the Board on capital allocation, M&A, and strategic investments to drive competitive advantage in the agrochemical sector.

• Specialized Cash & Working Capital Management - Demonstrate deep familiarity with industry-specific cash cycles, managing high volatility and seasonality in the crop protection market.

- Take ownership of cash flow management, ensuring optimal liquidity at all times.
- Manage accounts payable and receivable, implementing rigorous credit control policies effectively.

• Cross-Functional Leadership & Coordination - Establish coordination with Sales Heads and the Procurement department to align financial targets with market demand and supply chain costs.

- Partner with procurement to optimize raw material sourcing costs and with sales to ensure profitable pricing strategies.
- Lead and mentor a high-performing finance team of 810 members, fostering professional development and operational efficiency.

• Financial Controllership & Reporting - Oversee all Financial Reporting, FP&A, and Management Accounting to provide a clear picture of plant-level and business-wide performance.

- Drive Process Automation within the finance function to enhance accuracy and speed of decision-making.
- Manage MIS and Reporting for the Board, ensuring transparency and data-driven insights.

• Legal & Corporate Finance - Ensure 100% legal and statutory compliance with sector-specific regulations (e.g., Insecticides Act, GST, Environmental levies).

- Manage corporate finance, treasury, and tax planning to minimize risk and optimize the cost of capital. As a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in the Agrochemicals & Crop Protection industry based in Vadodara, you will play a crucial role in leading the financial and strategic direction of the business. With 15-20 years of experience, including at least 5 years in a Leadership/GM role within a Chemical or Agrochemical company, you will be responsible for building a resilient financial framework that supports rapid scaling. Your ability to lead a team of professionals and strong management skills for cash flows and P&L will be essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Growth & Market Engagement - Maintain a positive mindset toward growth and identify financial opportunities to scale manufacturing and market reach.

- Travel is mandatory to engage with major vendors and key customers, acting as a strategic partner to build high-value business relationships.
- Advise the Board on capital allocation, M&A, and strategic investments to drive competitive advantage in the agrochemical sector.

• Specialized Cash & Working Capital Management - Demonstrate deep familiarity with industry-specific cash cycles, managing high volatility and seasonality in the crop protection market.

- Take ownership of cash flow management, ensuring optimal liquidity at all times.
- Manage accounts payable and receivable, implementing rigorous credit control policies effectively.

• Cross-Functional Leadership & Coordination - Establish coordination with Sales Heads and the Procurement department to align financial targets with market demand and supply chain costs.

- Partner with procurement to optimize raw material sourcing costs and with sales to ensure profitable pricing strategies.
- Lead and mentor a high-performing finance team of 810 members, fostering professional development and operational efficiency.

• Financial Controllership & Reporting - Oversee all Financial Reporting, FP&A, and Management Accounting to provide a clear picture of plant-level and business-wide performance.

- Drive Process Automation within the finance function to enhance accuracy and speed of decision-making.
- Manage MIS and Reporting for the Board, ensuring transparency and data-driven insights.

• Legal & Corporate Finance

- Ensure 100% legal and statutory compliance with sector-specific regulations (e.g., Insecticides Act, GST, Environmental levies).
- Manage corporate finance, treasury, and tax pl