Chief Financial Officer

Sarthee Consultancy; Nashik District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarthee Consultancy seeks a senior financial leader to shape and execute the company’s financial strategy in line with short- and long-term growth goals. You will act as a strategic partner to the MD/CEO and Board, delivering financial insights, forecasts, and scenario analyses to support critical decisions.

Responsibilities include leading annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and performance monitoring; driving cost optimization across procurement, production, logistics and overheads; ensuring

Qualifications

• Experience in driving financial strategy and leadership.
• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and rolling financial plans.
• Strong knowledge of Ind AS and statutory compliance.
• Experience in treasury, cash flow, and working capital management.
• GST, customs, and regulatory interfaces experience.
• ERP/MIS systems expertise (SAP/Oracle/Tally) for finance and controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the company’s financial strategy in line with short- and long-term goals, acting as a strategic partner to the MD/CEO and Board.
• Oversee annual budgeting, forecasting, and rolling financial plans; monitor performance versus budget and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure accurate Ind AS financial statements and full statutory compliance across relevant laws.
• Manage treasury, cash flow, working capital, banking relationships, and liquidity planning.
• Oversee taxation and regulatory interfaces including GST, customs, and import/export compliance.
• Drive ERP/MIS optimization and financial dashboards for timely management reporting.

Job description

Financial Strategy & Leadership:-Develop and execute the companys financial strategy aligned with short-term and long-term business goals.-Act as a strategic partner to the MD/CEO and Board in decision-making, investments, and growth initiatives.-Provide financial insights, forecasts, and scenario analysis to support strategic planning.

Financial Planning, Budgeting & Control:-Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and rolling financial plans.-Monitor actual performance versus budget and take corrective actions.-Drive cost optimization initiatives across procurement, production, logistics, and overheads.

Accounting, Compliance & Governance:-Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements as per applicable accounting standards (Ind AS).-Ensure full compliance with statutory requirements including Companies Act, Income Tax, GST, Customs, Excise, FEMA, and other applicable laws.-Oversee internal controls, SOPs, and financial governance frameworks.-Coordinate with statutory auditors, internal auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities.

Treasury, Cash Flow & Working Capital Management:-Manage cash flows, banking relationships, fund utilization, and liquidity planning.-Optimize working capital including inventory, receivables, and payables.-Handle banking operations, credit limits, LC/BG management, and borrowing requirements.

Taxation & Regulatory Interface:-Oversee direct and indirect taxation including GST, customs duties, and import-export related compliances.-Represent the company before tax authorities, auditors, banks, and regulatory bodies when required.

Systems, SAP & MIS:-Drive effective use of ERP systems (SAP / Oracle / Tally or similar) for finance and controls.-Ensure timely MIS, financial dashboards, and performance reports for management review.