Chief Financial Officer

Hapag-Lloyd AG • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India • 3d ago

Description

FINANCE

Strategic Financial Leadership
- Lead the overall Finance function, aligning financial strategy with business objectives and growth plans.
- Partner with CEO and Board on financial and risk management.

Budgeting & Financial Planning
- Lead the annual budgeting process across all departments
- Monitor budget utilization and conduct monthly variance analysis (Actual vs Budget vs Forecast). Implement rolling forecasts and scenario planning

Financial Planning & Control
- Oversee budgeting, financial modeling, MIS reporting, and performance analytics.
- Implement strong internal financial controls and governance frameworks.
- Safeguard company assets and ensure optimal utilization of financial resources

Statutory & Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure full compliance with direct and indirect tax regulations (Income Tax, GST, TDS, Transfer Pricing, etc.).
- Manage compliance with SEZ regulations and related fiscal benefits.
- Oversee statutory audits, internal audits, and liaison with regulatory authorities.
- Ensure adherence to central and state regulations
- Oversee compliance related to employee matters including agreements, contracts, disciplinary actions, terminations, settlements, statutory dues, and dispute handling in coordination with HR.

Risk Management & Governance
- Develop and maintain a robust risk management framework.
- Ensure adequate finance and accounting controls across the organization.
- Oversee treasury operations, working capital management, and foreign exchange exposure (if applicable). Establish policies to prevent financial leakage, fraud, and compliance risks.

Team Leadership
- Build and lead a high-performing finance team.
- Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement. Drive automation and digital transformation within finance processes.

ADMINISTRATION

Provide strategic oversight to the Administration function, ensuring clear role allocation, accountability, and timely delivery of services.
Ensure seamless support to internal stakeholders by monitoring service quality of vendors such as housekeeping, transport, security, cafeteria, and facility maintenance agencies.
Liaise with government and semi-government bodies (e.g., electricity boards, telecom authorities, municipal departments) to ensure uninterrupted services and regulatory compliance.
Oversee upkeep, infrastructure maintenance, and safety standards across all office premises, ensuring security systems are robust and fully operational. Drive cost optimization within administration by monitoring expenses, eliminating wastage, and implementing efficiency-focused controls.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Provide strategic oversight of IT operations, ensuring 24Ã—7Ã—365 infrastructure readiness.
Ensure business continuity through robust IT governance, system reliability, data security, and disaster recovery preparedness.
Coordinate with IT Operations Management (ITOM) to ensure IT teams are fully equipped and supported to perform efficiently and meet service level expectations.
Oversee IT asset lifecycle management including procurement approvals, vendor coordination, maintenance, renewals, and compliance with company guidelines.
Maintain accurate IT asset records, optimize technology investments, and control IT-related costs while ensuring scalability to support business growth.

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Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Chartered Accountant (CA) mandatory; MBA (Finance) preferred.
15â€“20+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role (CFO/Head of Finance).
Prior experience in IT product / SaaS / technology companies is essential.
Strong knowledge of SEZ compliance, tax structures, and multi-state statutory regulations.
Experience in fundraising, investor management, and board reporting preferred. Proven track record in financial transformation and scaling finance functions.

Business Skills

Expertise / Specialized Knowledge

Costing and Budgeting.
Financial orientation
All statutes applicable to Finance, HR and Admin as per Indian laws.
Good in Compliance & SEZ
Professional and pragmatic approach to Human Resource Management
IT related knowledge w.r.t. hardware, communication as well as application aspects
Knowledge of market rates for functional related services/ purchases.
Negotiating skills.
Project Management
Report preparation/ generation

Responsibilities

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