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Employer Hapag-Lloyd
Location Chennai
Posted Mar 07, 2026
Closes May 19, 2026
Ref 5656595284
Role Chief Financial Officer
Level Executive
Certification Other
Work Mode Work from office
Hours Full Time
Organization Type Corporate
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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 24×7×365 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.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Chartered Accountant (CA) mandatory; MBA (Finance) preferred.
- 15-20+ 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
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