Chief Financial Officer

Job Description

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, and 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 810 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, and 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