Group Chief Financial Officer – Manufacturing – CA Virtuous Advisors and Resources Pvt. ltd.

The Corporate Institute; India; On-site; INR 5,500,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute in Punjab seeks a seasoned Group Chief Financial Officer to lead all group-wide financial strategy, planning, reporting and controls across manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have CA qualification, 18–25+ years experience, and strong multi-plant leadership.

You will drive profitability, fundraising, capital allocation, treasury, and governance, and collaborate with the Board and promoters. Relocation to Punjab with family is essential.

Qualifications

• 18–25+ years of manufacturing finance leadership experience.
• CA mandatory; MBA/CPA/CFA preferred.
• Proven track record as CFO/Group CFO/Finance Director in large organisations.
• Experience in controllership, costing, FP&A, treasury, taxation, governance, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead Group-wide financial strategy, planning, reporting and controls.
• Drive profitability, cash flow, working capital, ROCE/ROE, and cost efficiency.
• Manage treasury, banking, fundraising, capital structure, and liquidity.
• Oversee audit, taxation, compliance, governance, and risk management.
• Support M&A, investments, JVs, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Partner with the Board, Promoters, business heads, investors, lenders, and stakeholders.
• Lead finance transformation, automation, and development of high-performing teams.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Cost optimization

Working capital management

Education

CA qualification

MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Financial modeling

Job description

Group CFO Manufacturing | Punjab

Role: Group Chief Financial Officer

Location: Punjab

Individuals originating from Punjab or having strong personal, cultural, or family connections to the region would be advantageous.

Experience: 18 – 25+ years

Qualification: CA mandatory; MBA/CPA/CFA preferred

Key Requirements:

• Strong experience in manufacturing and diversified business groups, preferably with multi-plant operations.
• Proven experience as CFO / Group CFO / Finance Director in large organizations.
• Strong expertise in financial controllership, costing, FP&A, treasury, taxation, governance, and risk management.
• Experience in fundraising, debt raising, M&A, capital allocation, and investor/bank relationships.
• Ability to manage finance across multiple entities, manufacturing plants, and geographies.
• Experience with organizations having 2,000 Cr+ revenue and complex/group structures preferred.
• Strong track record of profitability improvement, cost optimization, working capital management, and value creation.
• Excellent leadership skills with experience building and managing large, multi-location finance teams.
• Strong preference for candidates with North India/Punjab business and cultural familiarity.
• Willingness to relocate to Punjab with family is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Group-wide financial strategy, planning, reporting, and controls.
• Drive profitability, cash flow, working capital, ROCE/ROE, and cost efficiency.
• Manage treasury, banking, fundraising, capital structure, and liquidity.
• Oversee audit, taxation, compliance, governance, and risk management.
• Support M&A, investments, JVs, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Partner with the Board, Promoters, Business Heads, investors, lenders, and other stakeholders.
• Lead finance transformation, automation, and development of high-performing teams.

Ideal Candidate:

• A seasoned CA with 18- 25+ years of manufacturing finance leadership experience, strong multi-plant exposure, excellent stakeholder management, and a proven track record in controllership, strategic finance, fundraising, and value creation.