Overview
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Strategy & Leadership:
– Lead the financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting process to support the company’s strategic goals.
– Provide strategic financial advice to the CEO and the Board of Directors.
– Oversee financial reporting and accounting operations to ensure accurate, timely, and compliantreporting.
IPO Planning & Execution:
– Lead the end-to-end process of preparing Deepak Fasteners Ltd. for an IPO, including regulatory filings, audits, and coordination with investment banks, legal advisors, and regulatory bodies (SEBI, Stock Exchanges, etc.).
– Develop and execute the company’s capital market strategy, including equity/debt financing, investor relations, and roadshows.
– Ensure compliance with all legal, tax, and regulatory frameworks associated with public listings.
Financial Reporting & Compliance:
– Oversee the preparation of financial statements in accordance with Indian GAAP, IFRS, and any other relevant accounting standards.
– Ensure compliance with SEBI and other regulatory bodies’ guidelines for financial disclosure, corporate governance, and shareholder communication.
– Manage relationships with external auditors and ensure timely completion of audits.
Risk Management:
– Develop and maintain risk management strategies to mitigate financial risks and improve internal controls.
– Oversee liquidity management, treasury functions, and cash flow planning to ensure financial stability during the IPO process.
– Implement robust financial controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
Investor Relations:
– Establish and manage relationships with existing and potential investors, analysts, and financial institutions.
– Prepare and present financial data and projections to investors and stakeholders during the IPO process.
– Develop an investor relations strategy to enhance shareholder value post-IPO.
Corporate Governance & Strategic Initiatives:
– Ensure high standards of corporate governance in line with SEBI regulations and other statutory requirements for a publicly-listed company.
– Advise on mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic business opportunities that can enhance shareholder value.
– Support business transformation initiatives to drive operational efficiency and profitability.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
– Education: Chartered Accountant (CA).
– Experience: Minimum 15+ years of experience in finance, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role as a CFO or equivalent.
– IPO Experience: Proven track record of successfully leading a company through an IPO process in India or internationally.
– Strong knowledge of SEBI regulations, stock exchange compliance, and capital market transactions.
– Demonstrated expertise in corporate finance, capital structuring, financial strategy, risk management, and investor relations.
– Hands-on experience with financial planning, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
Skills & Competencies:
– Leadership: Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and lead cross functional teams.
– Strategic Thinker: Ability to align financial strategies with business goals and make sound, data driven decisions.
– Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
– Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of capital markets, financial modeling, and IPO-related financial processes.
– Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in managing financial operations and reporting.