Overview
Looking for candidates with 10+years of experience working in the industries of Manufacturing (Primary) and Internet-Ecommerce (D2C) /Offline Sales Channel distribution.
Description:
Details:
Working days – 6 Days/Week (2nd & 4th Saturday of the month are WOs)
Industry – Electronics
Department : Finance & Accounts
Reporting To : Founders
Qualification : Chartered Accountant (CA) mandatory; MBA/ICWA equivalent is an added advantage
Years of Exp. : 15+ Years
Sector : Start-up/Consumer Tech/D2C
Job Location : Hyderabad
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Strategy and Leadership:
– Develop and articulate a comprehensive financial strategy aligned with business objectives and growth plans.
– Collaborate with Co-Founders and senior leadership to create a financial roadmap that supports scalability, profitability and investor appeal.
– Drive business development initiatives by aligning financial strategies with sales, operations and R&D to support market expansion and revenue growth.
– Establish and maintain robust corporate governance frameworks, ensuring transparency,
accountability and alignment with stakeholder expectations.
Cash Flow and Treasury Management:
– Oversee cash flow management, ensuring liquidity for operations and growth initiatives while optimizing working capital.
– Develop strategies for efficient cash utilization, including forecasting, budgeting and investment decisions.
– Manage banking relationships and treasury functions to support financial stability.
P&L and Operations Management:
– Take full ownership of Profit & Loss (P&L) for the organization, driving revenue growth, cost optimization and margin expansion.
– Partner with operations, sales and supply chain teams to align financial strategies with business operations, ensuring cost efficiencies and scalability.
– Lead process redesign initiatives to achieve significant cost reductions, enhance operational efficiencies and improve financial performance.
– Foster strategic cross-enterprise alliances with financial institutions, government bodies and industry partners to enhance funding opportunities and market reach.
Investor Relations and Fundraising:
– Serve as the primary point of contact for investors, presenting financial performance, growth potential and strategic vision in a compelling and transparent manner.
– Lead fundraising efforts, exploring venture capital, private equity, strategic partnerships and other funding sources to fuel expansion.
– Negotiate investment terms, equity stakes and valuation with investors, ensuring favourable outcomes while protecting company interests.
Financial Risk Management and Compliance:
– Identify, assess and mitigate financial risks, including market, operational and regulatory risks, to ensure business continuity.
– Implement robust internal controls, audit processes and governance frameworks to safeguard financial assets and ensure compliance with Indian GAAP, IFRS and other regulations.
– Monitor industry trends and competitive dynamics to anticipate financial challenges and adjust strategies accordingly.
Due Diligence and Financial Reporting:
– Oversee the preparation of accurate, transparent and timely financial statements and reports
for internal and external stakeholders.
– Lead due diligence processes for fundraising, M&A or IPO activities, ensuring all financial documentation is complete and compliant.
– Maintain high standards of financial reporting integrity to build trust with investors, regulators and stakeholders.
Government Incentive Schemes:
– Identify, evaluate and secure government incentive schemes, subsidies and grants applicable to 100% Made-In-India portfolio and manufacturing operations.
– Liaise with government bodies and industry associations to maximize benefits under schemes like PLI (Production Linked Incentive) for electronics and other relevant programs.
– Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements tied to government incentives.
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A):
– Lead the development of financial projections, including revenue forecasts, expense budgets, cash flow models and capital expenditure plans.
– Conduct in-depth financial analysis to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), track financial health and identify opportunities for optimization.
– Provide actionable insights to Co-Founders and leadership to enhance profitability and operational efficiency.
IPO Preparation and Execution:
– Spearhead the companys preparation for an Initial Public Offering, including financial structuring, regulatory compliance and stakeholder coordination.
– Work with legal, audit and advisory teams to ensure readiness for IPO processes, including due diligence, prospectus development and roadshows.
– Leverage prior IPO experience to guide through listing requirements and post-IPO financial
management.
Team Leadership and Development:
– Build and lead a high-performing finance and accounts team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and results.
– Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities to team members, ensuring alignment with growth objectives.
– Encourage cross-functional collaboration between finance and other departments (e.g., sales, operations, R&D) to drive integrated business outcomes.
Ideal Candidate Attributes:
– Self-starter with minimal need for supervisory oversight, capable of independently driving financial initiatives.
– Strong expertise in establishing and adhering to robust financial systems, processes and internal controls.
– Proven ability to raise funds from diverse sources, including venture capital, private equity and public markets.
– Deep focus on audit, risk management, governance and compliance with an eye for detail.
– Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage internal teams, investors, government bodies and external partners.
– Strong leadership and team-building capabilities with a track record of motivating high-performing teams.
– High integrity, energy and negotiation skills to secure favourable financial agreements.
– Collaborative mindset, with a history of working effectively with cross-functional business
teams.
Relevant Experience:
– Chartered Accountant (CA) with 15+ years of progressive experience in finance leadership, including 5+ years in a CFO or equivalent role.
– MBA or ICWA qualification is an added advantage.
– Proven experience in consumer tech, electronics or D2C start-ups, with a strong business
orientation and P&L management expertise.
– Demonstrated success in leading or supporting an Initial Public Offering (IPO), including pre-IPO preparation and post-IPO financial management.
– Hands-on experience with government incentive schemes (e.g., PLI, export incentives) in the Indian manufacturing or electronics sector.
– Strong track record in fundraising, with expertise in engaging venture capital, private equity or strategic investors.
– Excellent communication skills, with the ability to represent externally to investors, regulators and government bodies.
– Experience in building scalable financial operations and driving hyper-growth (e.g., 10x to 100x revenue scaling) in start-up environments.
– Proficiency in data-driven decision-making, financial modelling and KPI-based performance tracking.