Chief Financial Officer

Employer : A client of CraftMyCV, this organization is a leading name in India’s infrastructure and construction industry. With over five decades of experience, the company has built a strong reputation for delivering large-scale infrastructure projects, including national highways, expressways, bridges, and institutional buildings. Headquartered in Gujarat with a key office in Ahmedabad, the company serves as a central hub for planning, coordination, billing, legal, HR, and administrative operations. Known for its engineering excellence and modern construction practices, the organization has played a vital role in shaping India’s public infrastructure landscape. Location: Ahmedabad Experience: 20 Years Position: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Department: Infrastucture Reporting: Director / Board of Directors Key Responsibilities 1 Strategic Leadership • Partner with the Directors/Board to shape the company’s financial strategy aligned with business goals and growth plans. • Support long-term business planning, capital structuring, and project financing strategies. • Provide financial leadership in evaluating new business opportunities, acquisitions & diversification. 2 Financial Planning & Control • Lead annual business planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes. • Ensure accurate MIS, project profitability analysis, and timely reporting for decision-making. • Drive working capital efficiency, cash flow management, and cost optimization across projects. 3 Project & Infrastructure Finance • Secure and manage large-scale project financing (bank loans, consortium funding, bonds, and other structured instruments). • Manage lender/investor relations and ensure compliance with financial covenants. • Evaluate project viability (NPV, IRR, payback) and support bidding for new infrastructure contracts. 4 Governance, Risk & Compliance • Ensure strong internal controls, compliance with statutory and regulatory frameworks (Companies Act, Income Tax, GST, IFRS/Ind AS, etc.). • Oversee audits (statutory, internal, tax) and ensure transparent financial governance. • Proactively manage financial risks, including currency, interest rate, and liquidity exposures. 5 Leadership & People Development • Lead and mentor finance, accounts, taxation, and treasury teams across sites and HO. • Build a strong culture of accountability, financial discipline, and ethics. • Strengthen financial systems, ERP, and digital transformation for efficiency and transparency. Key Deliverables: • Sustainable EBITDA growth and margin improvement. • Optimized capital structure and cost of funds. • Timely, accurate financial reporting and compliance adherence. • Effective management of project finance and working capital cycles. • Enhanced investor, lender, and board confidence through robust governance. Candidate Profile: • Education: Chartered Accountant (CA) • Experience: 20+ years in Finance & Accounts with at least 8–10 years in a senior leadership role, ideally in Infrastructure, EPC, Construction, or related industries. • Proven track record in managing large-scale project finance (₹1000+ crore projects). • Strong understanding of infrastructure project dynamics, contracts, concession agreements & financial models. • Deep expertise in corporate finance, taxation, compliance, risk, and treasury management. - Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Competencies: • Strategic Financial Acumen • Strong Analytical & Decision-Making Ability • Stakeholder Engagement (banks, investors, regulators) • Governance & Ethical Leadership • Execution Excellence with Eye for Detail • Ability to Thrive in a Project-Driven Environment