Job Title: Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location: Kolkata / West Bengal

Reports to: Group CEO / Chairman / Board of Directors

Industry: [Exposure in multiple verticals like Manufacturing, Infrastructure, FMCG, IT Services, etc. preferred]

Experience Required: 15+ years of progressive experience in financial leadership roles

Salary Range: 20.00 LPA - 30.00 LPA

Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) / CPA / CFA preferred.

Position Summary

The Group CFO will be a strategic partner to the Board and Group CEO, providing overall leadership in financial planning, treasury, investor relations, audit, taxation, and risk management. The CFO will be responsible for driving financial performance, capital strategy, and compliance across all business verticals within the group, ensuring alignment with long-term business goals.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership
Formulate and implement financial strategies aligned with the group’s business goals.
Support Merger & Acquisition activities, due diligence, Joint Venture / Special Purpose Vehicle partnerships, and corporate restructuring process / initiatives.
Provide insights and recommendations to improve business performance and ROI.
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Oversee group-wide budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and drive financial efficiency.
Lead financial modelling for business cases and new projects.
Compliance & Corporate Governance
Ensure compliance with Companies Act, Income Tax, GST, SEBI regulations, and other applicable Indian laws.
Liaise with auditors, regulators, and statutory bodies.
Maintain strong corporate governance practices and internal control systems.
Accounting, Taxation, and Reporting
Supervise timely and accurate preparation of financial statements (as per Indian GAAP / Ind AS / IFRS).
Optimize tax planning and ensure compliance with all direct and indirect tax regulations.
Coordinate with external auditors and oversee group audits.
Treasury & Fund Management
Manage group-level cash flows, working capital, and funding requirements.
Maintain relationships with banks, financial institutions, and investors.
Lead capital raising initiatives – debt/equity instruments as needed.
Leadership & Team Development
Lead and develop a high-performing finance team across the group companies.
Drive adoption of best practices, ERP systems, and digital tools in finance.

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong leadership, decision-making, and strategic thinking skills.
Deep understanding of Indian financial regulations and taxation.
Proven ability in financial modelling, forecasting, and scenario planning.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
Hands-on experience with ERP (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Tally Prime) and financial software.

Preferred Background

Experience in managing multi-company, multi-location operations.
Exposure to global finance practices and international business is a plus.

Industry-specific experience (mention as relevant, e.g., Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Tech, etc.)

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