Group CFO – Engineering – CA DCSPL - Temporary / Contract Staffing

The Corporate Institute; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 5,850,000 - 7,150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Non-compete clause

Intellectual property protections

Confidentiality provisions

Job summary

The Corporate Institute in Ahmedabad is seeking a Group CFO – Engineering to lead the finance, risk, and IT functions for the group. You will partner with senior leadership to shape financial strategy and establish robust controls across the business.

You will oversee accounting, treasury, tax, and legal functions, drive cost optimization, and report to the Managing Director with a strong emphasis on governance, compliance, and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• CA from ICAI (required)
• 10–15 years of relevant experience in manufacturing sector
• Experience liaising with Supervisory Boards and Independent Directors
• English proficiency; Hindi and Gujarati acceptable
• Strong financial leadership, governance and risk management capabilities
• Experience with ERP systems (MS Dynamics/other) preferred

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Formulate financial strategy and tax plans aligned with objectives.
• Financial Management: Lead accounting, treasury, tax, and legal departments; monitor working capital.
• Reporting & Compliance: Oversee month-end closings, board reporting, and regulatory compliance.
• Risk Management: Maintain control systems and manage insurance and external audits.
• Treasury & Funding: Optimize cash management and liquidity forecasting; manage banking relations.
• Stakeholder Management: Represent the company with investors, bankers, and advisors.

Skills

Financial planning, forecasting, Budg

Strategic planning

Financial process improvement

Direct and indirect tax management

IT functions knowledge

Microsoft ERP systems

Education

CA from ICAI

10–15 years of relevant experience in manufacturing sector

Experience liaising with Supervisory Boards and Independent Directors

Job description

Group CFO – Engineering – Ahmedabad

About the Role:

• The Group Chief Financial Officer is responsible for the overall financial health, risk management operations, and IT functions of the company.
• The role involves developing financial and operational strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing reporting systems, and establishing robust controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.

Location: Ahmedabad

Reporting Structure: Reports to the Managing Director

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning:

• Partner with executive leadership to formulate the company’s strategic direction.
• Develop comprehensive financial and tax strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee capital planning, budgeting processes, and resource allocation.
• Establish performance metrics that support strategic initiatives.

Financial Management:

• Lead the accounting, treasury, tax, and legal departments.
• Monitor working capital development with precision on a monthly basis.
• Analyze monthly financial results including product-group gross margins and overhead costs.
• Challenge the management team on improvement programs and cost reduction initiatives.
• Support financial operations of smaller group companies within the organization.

Reporting & Compliance:

• Oversee timely month-end closings and preparation of quarterly board reports.
• Present financial results with insightful analysis to the Board of Directors.
• Ensure compliance with stock exchange regulations, international transfer pricing requirements, and relevant statutory obligations.
• Manage internal MIS and group reporting with accuracy and timeliness.

Risk Management:

• Develop and maintain reliable control systems throughout the organization.
• Monitor and mitigate key elements of the company’s risk profile.
• Ensure appropriate insurance coverage for company assets and employees.
• Oversee legal issues affecting the company.
• Maintain strong relationships with external auditors and implement their recommendations.

Treasury & Funding:

• Optimize cash management practices and forecast liquidity needs.
• Deploy excess funds strategically to maximize returns.
• Maintain strong banking relationships and secure favorable financing terms.

Stakeholder Management:

• Represent the company professionally with investors, bankers, and external stakeholders.
• Participate in conference calls with key stakeholders.
• Maintain productive relationships with tax advisors, auditors, and consultants.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• CA from ICAI (required).
• 10 – 15 years of relevant experience in manufacturing sector.
• Experience liaising with Supervisory Boards and Independent Directors.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Expert in financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Strong strategic planning capabilities.
• Proficiency in financial process improvement methodologies.
• Comprehensive understanding of direct and indirect tax management.
• Working knowledge of IT functions.
• Experience with Microsoft ERP systems (preferred).

Languages:

• English (fully proficient).
• Hindi and Gujarati (limited proficiency acceptable).

Competencies:

• Result-driven with strong analytical thinking.
• Systems-oriented approach with meeting management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated emotional maturity and performance under pressure.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Compensation:

• Upto 65L.
• Higher compensation possible for exceptional candidates.
• Position includes standard non-compete, intellectual property, and confidentiality provisions.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• Age: Upto 45 years.
• Gender: Male.