Group CFO

Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Job Summary:

The Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will play a pivotal role in steering the financial direction of our organization by leading the financial functions across multiple group entities. This strategic leadership position is crucial for ensuring sustainable growth and financial health, focusing on governance, risk management, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive long-term financial strategy aligned with business objectives and provide insights to the Managing Director & Board for strategic decision-making.
• Oversee the preparation and presentation of financial statements and Management Information System (MIS) reports, monitoring financial performance on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Lead budgeting and financial planning processes while controlling costs to ensure optimal resource utilization and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage cash flow, liquidity, and working capital cycles, overseeing relationships with banks and financial institutions to handle term loans and fundraising.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, oversee audits, tax filings, and strengthen governance frameworks and risk management practices.
• Identify financial risks and implement mitigation strategies while supporting leadership with data-driven insights for business decisions.
• Evaluate investment opportunities, mergers, and acquisitions, supporting business expansion and capital structuring decisions.
• Lead and mentor finance teams across group companies, building a high-performance finance function while ensuring capability development and succession planning.

Requirements:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent qualification is essential.
• 15-20+ years of experience in finance leadership roles, particularly managing finance for multi-entity organizations.
• Strong exposure to treasury, taxation, compliance, and financial strategy is required.
• Proven ability in financial planning & analysis (FP&A) and treasury & working capital management.
• Exceptional cost control and profitability improvement skills.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities with effective leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in manufacturing or diversified business groups is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP or similar) will be advantageous.
• Previous experience with fundraising, mergers & acquisitions, or business expansion initiatives is preferred.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.
• Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.