Job Description : Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Kemar Automation
About Kemar Automation:
Kemar Automation is a fast-growing provider of digitalization and automation solutions across ports, logistics, and manufacturing industries. Our platforms such as UrgeTruck, KYMS, and KGOS enable real-time visibility, automation, and operational efficiency.
Role Overview:
We are looking for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who will drive financial discipline, improve profitability, and support Kemar's next phase of growth.
This Role Goes Beyond Accounting - It Requires:
- Strong financial control & auditing mindset
- Ability to optimize costs and improve bottom-line
- Strategic partnership with leadership for business growth
Key Strategy & Leadership:
- Define and drive the company's financial strategy aligned with growth goals
Act As a Key Advisor To Leadership On:
- Profitability
- Cost optimization
- Investment decisions
Financial Control & Governance (Critical):
- Establish strong financial controls and internal audit systems
Ensure:
- Compliance
- Transparency
- Risk mitigation
- Regularly review financial processes to eliminate leakages
- Cost Optimization & Bottom-Line Improvement
Identify And Reduce:
- Unnecessary expenses
- Operational inefficiencies
Drive Initiatives To Improve:
- Margins
- Cash flow
- Overall profitability
- Budgeting & Forecasting
Lead:
- Annual budgeting
- Financial planning
- Forecasting
- Track performance vs budget and take corrective actions
- MIS, Reporting & Decision Support
- Build strong MIS and reporting systems
Provide Actionable Insights On:
- Revenue trends
- Cost centers
- Project profitability
- Support leadership with data-driven decision-making
- Audit & Compliance (Must Have Strength)
Lead:
- Internal audits
- External audits
Ensure Compliance With:
- Statutory regulations
- Financial reporting standards
- Maintain audit readiness at all times
- Working Capital & Cash Flow Management
Optimize:
- Receivables
- Payables
- Cash cycles
- Ensure strong liquidity management
- Project & Business Finance
Monitor:
- Project-level profitability
- Cost overruns
Work Closely With:
- Sales and project teams
- Ensure financial discipline across projects
Experience Required:
- 12-20 years in finance leadership roles
Strong Experience As:
- CFO / Finance Head / Controller
Background in: Industrial / project-based / engineering companies (preferred)
Key Skills:
- Strong financial control and auditing expertise
- Proven ability to reduce costs and improve margins
Deep Understanding Of:
- Financial planning & analysis (FP&A)
- Cash flow management
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking
What We Are Looking For:
- A hands-on CFO, not just a reporting head
Someone Who Can:
- Challenge spending
- Bring financial discipline
- Strong ownership mindset
- Ability to work closely with business teams
- Why This Role is Critical
Direct Impact On:
- Profitability
- Cost control
- Business sustainability
- Key role in achieving Kemar's growth and margin targets
Why Join Kemar Automation:
- Opportunity to shape financial strategy in a high-growth company
- Direct interaction with leadership
- High impact role with visibility and ownership
Location - Thane Mumbai
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