About this role
Chief Financial Officer JOB DESCRIPTION :-CFO 1. Financial Strategy and Business Leadership Develop and execute the India Unit's financial strategy in alignment with global corporate objectives. Provide financial leadership to support business growth, manufacturing expansion, operational efficiency, and profitability goals. Act as a strategic advisor to the Managing Director/CEO and Executive Leadership Team on financial, commercial, and operational matters. Lead long-range financial planning, forecasting, capital allocation, and resource optimization. Drive financial performance analysis and support decision-making through actionable insights and recommendations. Support mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and investment opportunities, where applicable. 2. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Lead the annual budgeting process, long-term business planning, and periodic forecasting cycles. Monitor revenue, profitability, margins, working capital, and manufacturing cost performance. Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to measure business performance. Conduct variance analysis and recommend corrective actions to improve financial outcomes. Support pricing strategies, contract reviews, and customer profitability assessments. 3. Accounting, Controllership & Financial Reporting Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all financial statements and management reports. Oversee financial controls, accounting procedures, internal control frameworks, and statutory reporting requirements. Ensure compliance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS), IFRS, and corporate accounting policies. Present financial reports and business performance updates to executive management and global headquarters. Maintain robust accounting systems and financial processes that support operational scalability. 4. Risk Management & Investment Governance Identify, assess, and manage financial, operational, commercial, and regulatory risks. Develop and implement enterprise risk management practices. Evaluate investment opportunities, capital expenditures, and manufacturing expansion projects. Analyze liabilities, financial exposures, foreign exchange risks, and debt management strategies. Establish risk mitigation plans and monitor implementation effectiveness. 5. Treasury & Cash Flow Management Manage cash flow, liquidity, banking relationships, and working capital optimization. Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cash forecasting processes. Ensure adequate funding for operational and strategic initiatives. Monitor foreign exchange exposure and implement appropriate hedging strategies. Drive initiatives to improve cash conversion cycles and optimize capital utilization. 6. Audit, Taxation & Compliance Ensure successful completion of all statutory, tax, transfer pricing, internal, and corporate audits. Oversee direct and indirect tax compliance, tax planning, and tax risk management. Ensure timely filing of statutory returns and regulatory submissions. Maintain compliance with corporate governance requirements, company law, tax laws, and applicable aerospace industry regulations. Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, regulatory authorities, and government agencies. 7. Aerospace Industry Compliance & Governance Support compliance with aerospace manufacturing standards, customer requirements, and government regulations. Ensure adherence to export control regulations, customs requirements, and government contracting obligations where applicable. Establish strong governance practices to safeguard company assets and intellectual property. Promote ethical business conduct and compliance across all business functions. Leadership & Stakeholder Management Build strong relationships with global corporate finance teams, business leaders, regulators, auditors, banking partners, and external stakeholders. Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing finance and support service teams. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and ethical conduct. Champion organizational change and business transformation initiatives. Qualifications Education Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional qualification. MBA in Finance or related field preferred. Experience 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including at least 5 years in a senior financial leadership role. Experience within aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, engineering, industrial, or multinational organizations preferred. Demonstrated experience managing complex financial operations within a global business environment. Strong exposure to manufacturing operations, project accounting, capital investments, and regulatory compliance. Key Competencies Strategic Financial Leadership Manufacturing Finance Expertise Business Partnering Financial Planning & Analysis Treasury & Cash Flow Management Corporate Governance & Compliance Risk Management Audit & Tax Management Change Management Team Leadership & Talent Development Stakeholder Management Negotiation & Influencing Skills Digital Finance Transformation High Ethical Standards and Integrity Reporting Relationship Reports To: Global CFO – ITP Aero Direct Reports: Finance, Accounting, Taxation, Treasury & Internal Controls