Chief Financial Officer

COMPANY OVERVIEW

The company is a well-established, promoter-led auto components manufacturer with annual turnover of over INR 1,500 crore and a multi-plant footprint across India. The company supplies leading Indian and global OEMs.

Having scaled rapidly, the company is entering its next phase of growth. Its plans include bringing in a private equity partner, preparing for a public listing and pursuing strategic acquisitions.

ROLE OVERVIEW

This is primarily a strategic finance and capital markets role, rather than a conventional accounting or operational finance position.

The CFO will partner closely with the Promoters, Executive Directors and Board to lead the companys IPO journey, private equity engagement, M&A and capital markets strategy. The role will also provide leadership and governance oversight to the existing finance team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

IPO and Capital Markets
• Lead IPO readiness and execution, including DRHP and RHP preparation, due diligence, and SEBI and stock exchange filings.

• Work closely with merchant bankers, legal advisors, auditors and regulators.

• Lead valuation discussions, investor positioning and meetings with institutional investors.

• Build the reporting, controls and governance expected of a listed company.

Private Equity and Investor Relations
• Lead the PE fundraise from start to finish, including investor outreach, term sheet discussions, due diligence and closing.

• Manage relationships with PE and institutional investors, including meetings, presentations and negotiations.

• Represent management before the Board, investors, lenders and financial institutions.

Mergers and Acquisitions
• Evaluate acquisition, joint venture and investment opportunities.

• Lead valuation, financial and commercial due diligence, and transaction structuring.

• Participate in negotiations and oversee post-transaction financial integration.

Strategic and Business Finance
• Partner with the Promoters and Board on financial strategy and capital allocation.

• Drive enterprise value, ROCE, cash generation and an optimal capital structure.

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cost control, working capital and profitability.

• Lead, develop and govern the overall finance function.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Essential
• Hands-on IPO experience, including DRHP preparation, working with merchant bankers and engagement with institutional investors.

• 20+ years of experience in finance, including CFO or senior finance leadership roles.

• Strong corporate finance, valuation, financial modelling and negotiation skills.

• Strong executive presence and experience engaging with Boards, investors and financial institutions.

• Sound understanding of budgeting, cost control and operational finance.

Strongly Preferred
• Private equity experience in fundraising, transactions and investor management.

• Hands-on M&A experience, including valuation, due diligence, deal structuring and negotiation.

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent professional qualification.

• Experience in automotive, auto components or manufacturing, ideally in a multi-plant business.