Chief Financial Officer

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location: Bangalore

Reports to: Managing Director

Company: Arul Group of Companies

Experience Required: 15–25 years

Qualification: MBA (Finance) Mandatory, CA (Preferred)

Industry Preference: Manufacturing, EPC, Construction, Industrial Services, Automotive, Infrastructure

About Arul Group:

Arul Group is a diversified business conglomerate with a legacy of over four decades, comprising:

- Arul Rubbers Pvt Ltd (Since 1978): Engineering, design, fabrication & rubber lining products
- Arul Polymers Pvt Ltd (Since 1997): Rubber-to-metal bonded parts and seals for global industries
- Neo Heights Builders & Promoters Pvt Ltd (Since 2011): EPC contractor specializing in civil, industrial, MEP, and interior solutions.

All group companies are ISO 9001:2015 certified, with Neo Heights also holding ISO 45001:2018 for occupational health and safety.

Role Overview:

The CFO will be a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for overseeing the financial operations and strategy of the Arul Group. This position demands a visionary leader with strong fundamentals in corporate finance, capital management, risk assessment, and strategic planning. The CFO will play a critical role in enabling long-term financial sustainability and business growth, while ensuring financial discipline and governance across all group entities.

Key Experience Required:

- Proven track record in project funding, and financial operations across diversified industries
- Strong exposure to banking sectors in MNC, nationalized, or private banks is highly preferred
- Ability to identify, evaluate, and establish partnerships with banking sectors for project funding and credit lines
- Expertise in fund flow planning, treasury, and capital structuring
- Experience managing multi-entity financial operations and compliance

Core Responsibilities:

1. Financial Strategy & Leadership

- Develop and execute financial strategies to support organizational growth
- Provide financial insights and recommendations to the board and leadership team
- Evaluate new investment opportunities and capital allocation

2. Fund Flow & Banking Relations

- Manage and optimize fund flow across group companies
- Identify banking institutions to fund projects and support expansion
- Build and maintain strong relationships with financial institutions, NBFCs, and credit providers
- Lead negotiations for working capital, term loans, and structured finance solutions

3. Financial Planning, Control & Compliance

- Lead budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and variance analysis
- Ensure timely compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements (GST, TDS, ROC, etc.)
- Coordinate audits and ensure strong internal controls

4. Team Development & Operational Efficiency

- Manage and mentor the finance and accounts team across multiple verticals
- Implement SOPs, ERP systems, and real-time MIS for informed decision-making
- Collaborate with procurement, operations, and project teams to embed financial discipline

Qualifications:

- MBA in Finance – Mandatory
- CA – Preferred but not mandatory
- 15+ years of financial leadership experience, preferably across manufacturing, EPC, or construction sectors
- Background in banking or financial services is an added advantage
- Hands-on experience in managing multi-entity structures and high-value project funding

Key Skills:

- Financial analysis, budgeting, and strategic planning
- Fundraising, banking, and capital structuring
- Statutory compliance and tax planning
- ERP and financial reporting systems
- Leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-functional coordination

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