About the Role:
Brand is scaling operations domestically – including new factory – manufacturing setup – while managing an existing debt book of 250+ crores. We are also entering the UAE and KSA markets. We are looking for a Treasury Head who will primarily anchor India treasury, debt, and capex funding, while also setting up the initial GCC treasury framework as we expand.
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
Debt & Capital Structure Management:
- Manage and optimize existing debt of 250+ crores – refinancing, interest cost reduction, covenant compliance, and lender relationships.
- Structure funding (term loans, working capital, NCDs) for new factory – manufacturing capex across sewing and other production lines.
- Maintain optimal debt – equity mix and monitor leverage ratios, ensuring compliance with lender covenants.
Cash & Working Capital Management:
- Own daily cash flow, liquidity planning, and working capital cycle (inventory, receivables, payables) across manufacturing units.
- Build cash flow forecasting models factoring in capex outflows for new facilities.
Banking Relationships (India – focused):
- Manage relationships with Indian banks – NBFCs for term loans, working capital limits, LCs, and trade finance.
- Negotiate interest rates, processing fees, and collateral terms; manage consortium – multiple banking arrangements.
Capex & Project Financing:
- Lead treasury – side planning for new factory setups – funding mix, disbursement schedules, subsidy – PLI scheme linkages (state industrial policies, textile schemes).
- Coordinate with projects – manufacturing teams on capex phasing versus fund availability.
Compliance & Risk (India):
- Ensure RBI, FEMA, and other regulatory compliance on borrowings (ECB if applicable), and reporting.
- Manage interest rate risk and counterparty risk; implement treasury SOPs and internal controls.
GCC Treasury – Foundational Setup (UAE/KSA):
- Set up initial banking relationships and account structures for UAE/KSA entities.
- Establish a baseline fund – flow – repatriation framework between India HQ and GCC subsidiaries, in coordination with tax – legal.
- Ensure baseline compliance with UAE Central Bank/SAMA forex and banking norms for cross – border transfers.
Reporting & Stakeholder Management:
- Provide CFO/leadership with treasury MIS, debt schedules, cash flow forecasts, and capex funding trackers.
- Liaise with lenders, auditors, and rating agencies.
Requirements:
- 10 – 15 years in Treasury, with strong hands – on experience in debt management and project/capex financing in a manufacturing setup.
- Experience managing a debt book of 200+ crores; exposure to term loan/NCD structuring preferred.
- CA / MBA (Finance) / CTP or equivalent.