Chief Financial Officer

A One Recruiters; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A One Recruiters in India is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy, planning, profitability and cash flow management, partnering with the MD/CEO and Board to drive strategic decisions.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in infrastructure/EPC/road/construction sectors, with a track record in project finance, working capital optimization, funding, risk management and business growth.

Job description

The CFO will be responsible for driving financial strategy, business performance, financial planning, profitability, cash flow management, capital allocation, risk management and corporate finance. The role will work closely with the MD/CEO, Board and senior leadership team to provide strategic financial insights and support key business decisions.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in infrastructure / EPC / road / construction or a similar project-driven industry, with a proven track record of managing complex financial operations, project finance, working capital, funding, stakeholder management and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Strategy & Business Partnering

• Lead the Company's overall financial strategy in alignment with business objectives and long-term growth plans.
• Drive financial performance across business verticals and provide regular insights on revenue, expenditure, cash flow and liquidity.
• Oversee accurate and timely financial reporting, including balance sheets, P&L, cash flow statements and management reports.
• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning process.
• Develop financial models and business cases to support strategic and investment decisions.
• Act as a strategic advisor to the MD/CEO and senior leadership team on business expansion, pricing, cost optimization and growth initiatives.
• Evaluate financial feasibility of new projects, capacity expansion, new business opportunities and strategic investments.
• Provide financial inputs for major contracts, projects, tenders and business proposals.

2. Project Finance & Cash Flow Management

• Drive effective cash flow planning and liquidity management across the organization.
• Monitor project-wise cash flows, fund requirements, collections, receivables and working capital.
• Optimize working capital and ensure efficient utilization of financial resources.
• Develop and monitor project funding plans in line with execution schedules and contractual requirements.
• Manage banking relationships and evaluate appropriate debt and financing structures.
• Ensure timely availability of funds for ongoing and upcoming projects.

3. Profitability, Costing & Cost Governance

• Drive project-wise, business-segment-wise and company-level profitability.
• Establish robust cost-control mechanisms and monitor project costs against budgets.
• Lead cost analysis, variance analysis and corrective action initiatives.
• Strengthen budget-versus-actual discipline across functions and projects.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and margin improvement.
• Establish appropriate financial controls for procurement, subcontracting, project expenditure and overheads.
• Ensure effective measurement and validation of cost savings and value-engineering initiatives.

4. Commercial Finance & Business Support

• Provide financial and commercial inputs for bidding, tendering and new project acquisition.
• Evaluate project profitability, commercial terms, risks and financial viability before business commitments are made.
• Support management in pricing decisions, contract negotiations and commercial strategy.
• Review major customer, vendor, subcontractor and contractual arrangements from a financial perspective.
• Partner with project and commercial teams to improve project margins and financial outcomes.

5. Capital Allocation & Corporate Finance

• Develop and monitor the Company's capital allocation strategy.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate funding options including debt, equity and other financing instruments.
• Manage relationships with banks, financial institutions, investors, rating agencies and other financial stakeholders.
• Lead fund raising, refinancing and debt management initiatives.
• Evaluate strategic investments, acquisitions, joint ventures, divestments and other corporate finance opportunities.
• Lead financial due diligence for potential M&A / JV transactions and support post-transaction integration.

6. Financial Reporting, Audit & Compliance

• Ensure accurate, timely and transparent financial reporting in accordance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee statutory, internal and tax audits and ensure timely closure of audit observations.
• Strengthen financial controls, governance frameworks and risk-management systems.
• Ensure compliance with applicable corporate, financial, taxation and regulatory requirements.
• Provide appropriate financial information and reports to the Board and senior management.

7. Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with the Board, MD/CEO, senior leadership, lenders, investors, auditors, advisors, regulators, customers, suppliers and other institutional stakeholders.
• Represent the Company in financial and commercial discussions with external stakeholders.
• Lead interactions with banks, financial institutions, rating agencies, auditors, consultants and statutory authorities.
• Provide clear and actionable financial insights to support management decision-making.

8. Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team across corporate and business/project functions.
• Build a culture of financial discipline, accountability, transparency and business partnership.
• Strengthen finance processes, systems, controls and MIS across the organization.
• Mentor finance leaders and build a strong succession pipeline within the function.

Key Performance Indicators

• Revenue and profitability growth
• EBITDA and margin improvement
• Project-wise profitability
• Cash flow and liquidity management
• Working capital optimization
• Budget vs. actual performance
• Cost reduction and cost-control initiatives
• Timely and accurate financial reporting
• Debt and financing cost optimization
• Successful fund raising / capital allocation
• Audit and regulatory compliance
• Financial risk management
• Business support for new projects and strategic initiatives