Chief Financial Officer

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer

Qualification: BCom and CA (Essential), CS + MBA (Desirable)

Experience: 15 to 18 years,Atleast 5-7 years as Head of Finance & Accounts in mid-

sized company (Rs 4000 Cr +).

Budget: Upto 55 LPA

Location: Kolkata

Industry: Manufacturing organization

Role Purpose & Summary:

• Coordinate with the Director of Finance to align financial practices with strategic goals

and ensure effective financial governance for all Group Nirmal companies including

subsidiaries and joint ventures

• Oversee and manage all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and

financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

• Lead the finance and accounting team, ensuring adherence to internal controls /

regulatory requirements.

• Support in implementing approved financial strategies (Optimise Cost of funds) for

company's growth and operational efficiency

• Monitor and analyse financial performance, providing recommendations to improve

profitability and cost.

Good amount of exposure in finance and banking, not only in financial controlling.

Roles & responsibilities:

Strategic Financial Leadership:

• Implement 3-Year Strat Plan of the Function, aligned to the Group 3-Year Strat Plan and

Implement Annual Operating Plan (AOP) of the Function, aligned to Group AOP and

accountability to deliver to the required outcomes

• Lead financial planning, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting processes to ensure

alignment with business goals

Build the Finance and Accounts Organization and Team:

• Propose review the organization structure, Roles and design for the Function and align it

to Strat Plan/ AOP requirements

• Implement Balanced Score Card (BSC) of the HoDs - 1 of the Function.

• Manage employee engagement, performance management, learning & development of

own team.

• Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of high performance,

collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Financial Management, Reporting, and Process Optimization:

• Review, define and recommend Accounting and Finance Manual, policies for Director

Approval and release.

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve financial processes, policies, controls

and SOPs, including the maintenance of an Accounting Manual to ensure standardization

and compliance and safeguard company's assets.

• Manage the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors, ensuring the integrity

of financial data.

• Oversee the preparation of financial statements and management reports, ensuring

accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory

requirements as per defined Close Calendar.

• Manage all regulatory and Tax related liaison and resolution of any demand/ notices and

assessment through appropriate representation to relevant tax/ regulatory authorities.

• Support in Treasury related recommendations and necessary documentation including

Banking relationships and Drive CAPEX Process accounting.

• Review, assess and advise Director – Finance & Accounts and Business council on

Financial Hedging, Forex Exposure and Metals Hedging related gain/ loss analysis and

actions.

Operational Finance, Cost Management, and Process Efficiency:

• Setup Product Cost and Management Accounting and review processes for continuous

cost optimization/ Business forecast and Action planning

• Monitor key financial metrics and performance indicators, providing regular updates to

the executive team.

• Ensure effective cash flow management, including overseeing treasury functions,

working capital, and liquidity management.

• Drive digital finance transformation initiatives to improve financial processes and data

analytics capabilities, including the implementation of new technologies such as ERP

systems, AI, and automation tools.

Corporate Development, M&A and Risk Management:

• Support Director for all Strategic initiatives, including mergers, acquisitions, joint

ventures, and strategic partnerships with Due diligence, valuation analysis and

integration planning for potential acquisitions or divestitures.

• Implement Financial and Capital risk management policies, procedures, processes and

controls.

• Identify, evaluate, and manage financial risks, including currency, interest rate,

Procurement risks and credit risks.

• Ensure compliance with local, regional, and international financial regulations,

including tax, reporting, and financial standards.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Minimum B.com graduate and a qualified CA.

• Qualified CS and MBA in Finance is desirable.

• Typical role requires a professional experience of ~15-18 years in Industrial products

Manufacturing organization. Atleast 5-7 years as Head of Finance & Accounts in mid-

sized company (Rs 4000 Cr +).

Technical/ Functional Knowledge and Skills:

• Proven experience in strategic financial planning, analysis, and reporting.

• Experience in building the Finance and Accounts Function for a Promoter led business

• Demonstrated expertise in building and optimizing financial processes, policies, and

SOPs, including the development of an Accounting Manual.

• Experience in driving digital finance transformation and new technologies in the finance

function.

• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements.

• Experience in working within a multinational or multi-location organization is an

advantage.

IT/ Computer Knowledge and Skills:

ERP- Intermediate (10 Years)

EXCEL/ Google Sheets- Intermediate (5 Years)

Analytics- Intermediate (3 Years)

Personal Attributes [Describe the soft skills/ personal qualities/ characteristics that are

important for success in the role] :

Networking

Industry Engagement

Liaison / Government interface

Knowledge of Local Language

Organization building Integrity

Ethics Team Leadership

Travel intensive work

If you are interested, kindly share your updated CV at sneha@anthroplace.in or @9230998560