Chief Financial Officer

Role & responsibilities

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Autobahn Group 1. Position Overview Autobahn Group is a leading multi-brand automotive dealership platform with operations across: • BharatBenz (DICV Commercial Vehicles) • Mahindra (Passenger Vehicles) • Tata Hitachi (Construction Equipment) • Montra (Electric Trucks) • Other portfolio companies in with Autobahn investment The CFO will play a critical role in building a scalable, compliant, and investor-ready finance function. 2. Key Responsibilities A. Financial Leadership & Strategy • Lead the overall Finance & Accounts function across the Group. • Partner with MD/CEO in strategic decision-making, capital allocation, and growth planning. • Develop financial strategy aligned with expansion and IPO roadmap. B. Financial Reporting & Controls • Ensure accurate, timely, and complete financial reporting (monthly, quarterly, annual). • Establish and institutionalise a monthly book closure process. • Implement strong internal financial controls and governance frameworks. • Standardise accounting policies across entities and locations. C. IPO Readiness & Investor Management • Lead preparation for IPO over next 3–5 years: o Financial structuring o Audit readiness o MIS standardisation o Corporate governance • Interface with: o Investors o Investment bankers o Auditors and legal advisors • Oversee due diligence processes. D. Business Finance & Performance Management • Drive business analytics and performance monitoring across: o Sales (CV & PV) o Service & Parts o Margins and contribution o Inventory and receivables o Working capital • Support creation of dashboards and KPI tracking systems. • Enable data-driven decision-making for management. E. Treasury & Working Capital Management • Manage banking relationships, working capital lines, and funding structures. • Optimise cash flows, inventory financing, and receivable cycles. • Structure funding for expansion F. Compliance & Risk Management • Ensure full compliance with: o Income Tax, GST, Companies Act o Labour law and commercial law compliance o OEM-related compliance requirements o Internal policies and governance standards • Implement robust compliance tracking and reporting systems. • Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks. G. Audit & Regulatory Management • Manage statutory audit, internal audit, and tax audits. • Ensure audit closure within timelines with minimal qualifications. • Strengthen audit processes and documentation standards. H. Team Leadership & Capability Building • Build and lead a high-performance finance team. • Strengthen both: o Operational finance (accounts, compliance) o Strategic finance (analytics, MIS, planning) • Develop second-line leadership within finance. I. Systems & Process Improvement • Drive implementation of DMS/ERP / BI systems and automation. • Integrate data across: o Accounting systems o Dealer management systems o BI tools • Improve reporting efficiency and accuracy. 3. Candidate Profile Qualification • Chartered Accountant (CA) – Mandatory • Additional qualifications (CS/MBA - Finance) – Preferred Experience • Minimum 15+ years post-qualification experience • Must have experience as: o Head of Finance / CFO / Senior Finance Leadership role • Strong exposure to: o Multi-location operations o High working capital businesses o Structured reporting environments Industry Preference Highly preferred: • Automobile dealership / OEM distribution • Auto ancillary / equipment distribution • Retail / multi-branch operations Key Competencies • Strong business acumen and commercial understanding • Ability to translate numbers into actionable insights • High ownership and execution capability • Strong stakeholder management (promoters, investors, OEMs) • Leadership and team-building skills • Attention to detail with strategic mindset 4. Reporting Structure • Reports directly to Managing Director / CEO • Works closely with: o Business Heads o External advisors (auditors, consultants, bankers)

Preferred candidate profile

An accomplished finance leader who has successfully managed the finance function of a large, multi-location automotive dealership or distribution business, has experience with business expansion, capital raising, and IPO preparation, and can partner with the MD/CEO to drive strategic growth while ensuring financial discipline, governance, and operational excellence.