Seeking an experienced CFO to lead financial strategy, cash flow management, and project finance for a renowned civil construction company with a strong legacy in India. The role involves budgeting, cost control, financial planning, and strategic advisory to ensure profitability and efficient execution of large-scale projects.
About the Company:
With over two decades of trust, leadership, and expertise in India’s civil construction sector, the Company stands as a distinguished name in the industry. Over the years, it has played diverse roles as civil contractors, consistently delivering high-quality projects that exceed expectations. As contractors, the Company possesses a comprehensive understanding of the unique needs of both clients and developers. This allows the Company to strike the perfect balance between their requirements, resulting in first-class structures that stand as lasting testaments to its commitment to quality and workmanship excellence. As leading civil contractors, it specializes in executing meticulously planned projects that adhere to the highest standards of quality, technology, and efficiency. Its extensive experience, strong network, and economies of scale enable the Company to deliver projects on time and within budget, regardless of their complexity. The Company brings visions to life with precision and expertise, ensuring maximum value for every client.
Roles & Responsibilities: 2. Construction Project Finance & Cost Control 3. Customer & Vendor Negotiations 4. Accounting, Compliance & Internal Controls 5. Cash Flow & Working Capital Management 6. Business Growth & Financial Optimization
- Financial Strategy & Leadership
- Develop and implement financial strategies to support business growth.
- Provide strategic inputs to senior management for key business decisions.
- Guide and mentor the finance & accounting team.
- Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for projects.
- Ensure proper cost allocation, project costing, and profitability tracking.
- Optimize cash flow management and working capital for smooth project execution.
- Lead key customer contract discussions, ensuring financially viable agreements.
- Engage in vendor negotiations to optimize procurement costs and payment terms.
- Assess financial feasibility of new business contracts and project acquisitions.
- Have an oversight on financial reporting, and statutory compliance.
- Strengthen internal controls, audits, and risk management frameworks.
- Monitor tax compliance (GST, TDS) and regulatory filings.
- Develop and maintain cash flow projections for project funding.
- Optimize working capital to support business growth and project execution.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements.
- Support in evaluating expansion plans, opportunities, and capital allocation.
- Collaborate with bankers for funding needs
Requirements
Qualifications:
- CA / MBA Finance / CMA or equivalent financial qualification.
- 15+ years of financial leadership experience, strong background in construction industry finance.
- Expertise in project accounting, cost control, and cash flow planning.
- Prior experience in setting up accounting systems and financial processes.
