Chief Financial Officer

A Client of SuperCFO; India; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A Client of SuperCFO is seeking an experienced CFO to lead IPO readiness, private equity engagements and M&A strategy in an India-based, multi-plant manufacturing environment.

The role partners with promoters, executive directors and the board to steer capital markets strategy, capital allocation and enterprise value, while providing governance oversight of the finance function.

Qualifications

• Hands-on IPO experience including DRHP/RHP preparation and engagement with investors.
• Senior finance leadership experience (CFO or equivalent) spanning 20+ years.
• Strong corporate finance, valuation, modelling and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to engage boards, promoters and institutional investors with executive presence.
• Understanding of budgeting, cost control and operational finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead IPO readiness and execution, regulatory filings and due diligence.
• Drive PE fundraising, investor relations and negotiations from start to finish.
• Oversee M&A evaluation, due diligence, deal structuring and integration.
• Partner with promoters and board on financial strategy, capital structure and cash generation.

Skills

IPO experience

CFO leadership

Financial modelling

Board communication

Strategic finance

Education

CA or equivalent professional qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

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.