Chief Financial Officer

The CFO / Accounts Manager will lead the financial strategy, planning, and control functions for Oshadi Collective, ensuring sustainable growth, compliance, and operational efficiency across our seed-to-sew, regenerative cotton, and garment export operations. This leadership role demands deep expertise in agricultural cost structures, manufacturing cost structures, export finance, and the unique requirements of a vertically integrated têxtile and garment supply chain, as well as the ability to translate financial insights into strategic business decisions.

**Key Responsibilities**
- **Financial Strategy & Reporting**:

- Develop and oversee the company’s financial plans, budgets, and forecasts aligned with growth and sustainability objectives.
- Monitor financial performance, conduct variance analysis, and recommend corrective actions.
- Present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to management, ensuring accuracy and transparency.
- Maintain robust systems for cash flow management and working capital optimization.
- **Costing & Profitability Management**:

- Oversee the costing process for fabrics, trims, stitching, finishing, and overheads, ensuring precise product-wise profitability analysis.
- Evaluate standard vs. actual production costs to identify inefficiencies and improve margins.
- Support strategic pricing for domestic and export orders in line with market conditions and brand positioning.
- **Export Finance & Compliance**:

- Lead the financial aspect of export operations, including LC/TT documentation, bank submissions, and incentive claims (RoDTEP, RoSCTL).
- Ensure GST, TDS, customs, and other statutory compliances are met across all business units.
- Liaise with DGFT, banks, and regulatory authorities for smooth operations and benefit maximization.
- **Audit, Risk & Internal Controls**:

- Direct statutory, tax, and internal audits, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
- Establish and maintain strong internal controls over procurement, inventory, and cash handling.
- Assess financial risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- **ERP, Systems & Process Improvement**:

- Drive the integration of financial data across ERP platforms (e.g., Odoo, Tally Prime), ensuring accuracy and real-time visibility.
- Implement automation in reporting, reconciliation, and financial analysis.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to streamline accounting, costing, and reporting processes.
- **Leadership & Team Development**:

- Manage and mentor the accounts team, including senior and junior accountants, to ensure high performance and professional growth.
- Foster cross-functional collaboration with production, merchandising, quality, and export teams for timely information flow.
- Act as a financial advisor to the Managing Director, contributing to strategic decisions.

**Qualifications**
- CA / CMA / MBA Finance or equivalent professional qualification.
- 115 years of experience in accounting and finance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, preferably in têxtile/garment manufacturing and export.
- Proven track record in export finance, costing, and manufacturing sector compliance.
- Strong knowledge of Indian accounting standards, GST, customs regulations, and international trade finance.
- Proficiency in Tally, MS Excel, and ERP platforms.

**Key Skills**
- Strategic financial thinking with a hands-on approach.
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and negotiation abilities.
- Ability to operate in a dynamic, growth-oriented, and values-driven environment.

Pay: From ₹75,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Cell phone reimbursement
- Health insurance
- Leave encashment
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Erode, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (required)

**Experience**:

- Accounting: 10 years (required)
- CA Intermediate Training: 3 years (preferred)

License/Certification:

- Chartered Accountant (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 01/09/2025