Chief Financial Officer/Vice President - Finance & Accounts - CA

Position:

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Vice President Finance & Accounts

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Experience Required:

- 10-15 years of experience in Finance & Accounts.

- Proven experience in B2C industries such as Automobile or FMCG.

- Experience managing finance functions for organizations with 300 Cr+ annual turnover or 400+ employees.

Qualification:

- Chartered Accountant (CA) Mandatory.

- MBA in Finance from a B2C domain may also be considered.

Notice Period:

- Immediate to 15 days preferred.

Interview Process:

- Round 1: HR Screening, COO & Group Accounts Head

- Round 2: Managing Director (Face-to-Face)

Mandatory Skills:

- Telugu language proficiency is mandatory.

- Strong expertise in financial strategy, planning, budgeting, and forecasting.

- Excellent business acumen with the ability to support strategic decision-making.

- Expertise in profitability improvement, cost optimization, and business growth.

- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, including Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, and Cash Flow Statements.

- Hands-on experience in GST, Income Tax, TDS, statutory compliance, and audit management.

- Experience with GST filings (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9, GSTR-9C).

- Strong treasury management, cash flow planning, working capital optimization, and banking relationships.

- Experience in internal controls, corporate governance, and risk management.

- Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Tally.

- Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial analytics skills.

- Proven leadership experience managing finance teams.

- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.

Preferred Skills:

- Experience in large-scale B2C organizations.

- Exposure to fundraising, investor relations, mergers & acquisitions.

- IPO readiness or Private Equity environment experience.

- Strong Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) expertise.

- Experience in finance transformation and automation initiatives.

- Knowledge of RPA, Power BI, Tableau, or similar BI tools.

- Exposure to ERP implementation projects.

- Familiarity with Ind AS and IFRS reporting standards.

- Experience managing multi-location or international finance operations.

- Advanced tax planning and litigation exposure.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Strategy & Leadership:

- Develop and execute the organization's financial strategy aligned with business objectives.

- Partner with senior leadership to support strategic planning and growth initiatives.

- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.

2. Financial Reporting & Compliance:

- Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements.

- Oversee compliance with GST, Income Tax, TDS, and other statutory regulations.

- Manage statutory, internal, and GST audits.

3. Treasury & Working Capital Management:

- Manage cash flow, liquidity, and fund utilization.

- Optimize receivables, payables, inventory, and working capital.

- Maintain strong relationships with banks and financial institutions.

4. Governance & Risk Management:

- Strengthen financial controls and governance frameworks.

- Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks.

- Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

5. Performance Monitoring & Business Insights:

- Review MIS reports and financial dashboards.

- Provide actionable financial insights to improve profitability and operational efficiency.

- Monitor key financial KPIs and recommend corrective actions.

6. Stakeholder Management:

- Act as the primary finance representative for auditors, investors, banks, and regulatory authorities.

- Support fundraising, due diligence, and financial compliance activities.

7. Team Leadership:

- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Finance & Accounts team.

- Drive employee development, succession planning, and performance management.