Role: Chief Finance Officer (CFO)

Location: Katni, Madhya Pradesh (Head Office)

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: - 48 to 60 LPA

About SYNA Group

SYNA Group is a diversified Indian business group with interests spanning mining and mineral processing, hospitality (hotels & resorts), education and construction/projects, with operations in central India and beyond. The Group is promoter-led and growth-oriented, with a strong focus on operational excellence and long-term value creation.

Role Overview – Chief Finance Officer

SYNA Group is seeking a seasoned Chief Finance Officer (CFO) to lead the entire finance function of the Group and act as a strategic partner to the promoters. The CFO will own financial strategy, governance and performance across all business verticals and legal entities.

Title: Chief Finance Officer
Reporting to: Chairman, SYNA Group of Companies
Team: Leads group finance & accounts teams across mining, hospitality, education and construction verticals

Key Responsibilities

Lead Group-level financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting and long-term business planning across all verticals.
Oversee timely and accurate finalisation of accounts, consolidation of Group financials, and periodic MIS for the Chairman and leadership.
Drive working capital management, treasury operations, cash flow planning and banking relationships, including term loans, project finance and credit limits.
Implement strong internal controls, SOPs and risk management frameworks suitable for mining operations, hospitality units, educational institutions and project sites.
Ensure full compliance with Companies Act, Ind AS/Indian GAAP, Income Tax, GST and all applicable financial, statutory and regulatory requirements.
Lead tax planning and optimisation, and manage assessments, audits and litigation (direct and indirect taxes).
Evaluate and support major investments, capex, acquisitions, expansions and diversification, preparing robust financial models and business cases.
Champion finance digitisation (ERP, automation, dashboards) and build strong, insight-driven MIS for decision-making.
Build, mentor and retain a high-calibre finance and accounts team across multiple locations.

Candidate Profile

Education & Credentials

Chartered Accountant (CA) mandatory.
Additional qualifications such as CS/CMA/MBA (Finance) will be an advantage.

Experience

15+ years of relevant post-qualification experience.
At least 5–7 years in a senior leadership role (CFO / Head – Finance / VP – Finance) in a diversified or large single-business group.
Strong exposure to mining/mineral processing is highly preferred; experience in hospitality, construction/real estate, or education will be a strong plus.
Experience in promoter-led / family-owned businesses with multi-location operations.

Skills & Attributes

Deep understanding of financial management, structuring, project finance and banking.
Strong grip over taxation, compliance, internal controls and governance.
Strategic, business-partner mindset with the ability to work closely with the Chairman and promoters.
High integrity, ownership mindset, and ability to operate in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment.

Compensation & Benefits

Employment Type: Full-time, senior leadership role.
Competitive compensation aligned with experience and market standards.
Staff accommodation will be provided for outstation candidates in/around Katni, as per company norms.
Opportunities to shape Group strategy and work closely with the Chairman and senior leadership team.

Work Location

Primary Location: Katni, Madhya Pradesh (Group Head Office).
Required travel to mining sites, hospitality properties and educational campuses as per business needs.

How to Apply

You may share your profile at:

Email: hrdirector@synagroup.in

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