Head – Finance – Manufacturing Growth360

The Corporate Institute; Chennai District; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 10,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute in Chennai district, Tamil Nadu seeks an accomplished Finance Head to partner with executive leadership on strategy, capital planning, and growth initiatives. This role demands strong CA credentials and a track record in complex manufacturing finance, including IPO readiness and investor engagement.

You will drive financial reporting, controls, and fundraising while guiding cost management and working capital optimization to support expansion and potential listing.

Qualifications

• CA with strong expertise in financial management, controllership, audits and regulatory compliance.
• 20+ years of finance experience with minimum 5 years in leadership roles.
• IPO preparation or listing-related experience and investor engagement.
• Manufacturing industry experience in complex, growth environments.
• Treasury, working capital, profitability management and governance.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership on strategy, financial planning and long-term growth.
• Lead financial reporting, taxes, audits and statutory compliance with strong discipline.
• Prepare for potential public listing, coordinating with auditors and legal advisors.
• Lead fundraising and investor relations with banks and financial institutions.
• Improve profitability through cost control, product costing, pricing insights, and cash optimization.
• Oversee cash flow, treasury, banking arrangements, and capital allocation.
• Strengthen internal controls, governance and management reporting.
• Support international expansion through cross-border cash & tax planning.
• Build and lead a high-performing finance team.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial planning

Stakeholder management

Costing & pricing

Commercial acumen

Education

CA (Chartered Accountant)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Finance Head

We are seeking a seasoned finance leader for a manufacturing firm to partner with the business leadership in its next phase of growth. This is a high-impact role for someone who can combine strong financial stewardship with commercial thinking, build scalable finance practices, and lead strategic initiatives around capital raising, public listing, and business expansion.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the manufacturing industry, with a proven track record of leading finance in a complex, growth-oriented business environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with the leadership team on business strategy, financial planning, investment decisions, and long-term growth.
• Lead financial reporting, accounting, taxation, audits, and statutory compliance, ensuring accuracy and strong financial discipline.
• Drive preparedness for a potential public listing, including financial documentation and coordination with auditors, legal advisors, and other external stakeholders.
• Lead fundraising initiatives and manage relationships with investors, banks, and financial institutions.
• Improve profitability through cost management, product costing, pricing insights, and working capital optimisation.
• Oversee cash flow, treasury, banking arrangements, and capital allocation to support business priorities.
• Strengthen financial processes, internal controls, management reporting, and governance standards.
• Support international business expansion through financial planning, cross-border compliance, and tax structuring.
• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing finance team.

What We’re Looking For:

• 20+ years of overall finance experience, including at least 5 years in leadership roles.
• Strong manufacturing industry experience is essential, preferably in a business with complex operations, multiple business units, or a growing footprint.
• Chartered Accountant (CA) with strong expertise in financial management, controllership, audits, and regulatory compliance.
• Prior experience in IPO preparation or listing-related initiatives, along with exposure to fundraising and investor engagement.
• Demonstrated capability in managing treasury, working capital, profitability, and business performance.
• A hands-on, commercial leader who can influence stakeholders, strengthen governance, and support ambitious growth plans.