CFO OR Director – Finance & Accounts
Right Advisors Private Limited · Pune District, Maharashtra, India
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The position will work closely with the Managing Director and international leadership teams and will be expected to play an active role in business growth, profitability, governance, working-capital improvement and organizational transformation.The ideal candidate should combine strong financial controllership with commercial acumen, execution orientation and people leadership. The individual should be comfortable both with strategic discussions and getting personally involved when execution requires it.Experience working with international stakeholders, particularly within European/German business environments, would be advantageous.Key ResponsibilitiesFinance Leadership & Business PartnershipLead the complete Finance & Accounts function covering P&L, Balance Sheet, cash flow, MIS, statutory reporting and monthly/year-end closures.Act as a strategic Finance partner to the Managing Director and Leadership Team, providing financial insight for key business decisions.Translate financial information into clear business actions, rather than limiting Finance to reporting historical performance.Provide proactive analysis of sales, gross margin, pricing, customer/product profitability, operating expenses and EBIT development.Challenge business assumptions constructively and support management in identifying opportunities and risks early.Business Planning, Profitability & GrowthLead annual Budget, Forecast and Mid-Term Planning processes in coordination with local and international stakeholders.Drive initiatives for profitability improvement, cost optimization and productivity enhancement.Develop strong visibility on profitability by customer, product/category, business segment and channel.Establish forward-looking financial indicators and early-warning mechanisms for management.Support business cases for investments, localization, sourcing, expansion and other strategic initiatives.Working Capital & Cash ManagementTake ownership of cash flow, receivables, inventory and overall working-capital performance.Partner actively with Sales and Supply Chain to improve collections, DSO, inventory turns and cash conversion.Establish strong credit-control and customer-risk governance while balancing commercial requirements.Drive disciplined forecasting of liquidity and cash requirements.Governance, Controls & Risk ManagementStrengthen the organization's Internal Financial Control framework, segregation of duties, approval authorities and maker-checker principles.Ensure robust processes covering customer/vendor master data, payments, procurement, credit management, inventory and financial postings.Drive implementation and continuous improvement of Delegation of Authority, SOPs and financial policies.Identify financial and operational risks proactively and ensure timely corrective actions.Ensure audit observations are translated into sustainable process improvements, rather than only audit closures.Audit, Compliance & Statutory ResponsibilitiesLead and coordinate statutory, tax, internal, external and Group audits.Act as the key Finance interface with auditors and ensure professional, timely and well-supported closure of observations.Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, taxation, corporate and statutory requirements.Maintain high standards of documentation, governance and audit readiness throughout the year.Process & Digital TransformationBuild scalable Finance processes suitable for a high-growth organization.Reduce dependence on manual/Excel-based processes through better utilization of ERP/SAP, automation and digital reporting tools.Strengthen management dashboards and decision-support reporting.Continuously identify opportunities to improve speed, accuracy, transparency and control across Finance processes.International Stakeholder ManagementCoordinate closely with international Finance and Group functions, particularly stakeholders in Europe and Asia.Ensure timely and accurate Group reporting and alignment with international accounting/control requirements.Represent India Finance confidently in regional and global discussions.Build strong working relationships across cultures and functions.Team Leadership & Organization DevelopmentLead, coach and develop a Finance team of approximately 4-5 members, including CS, Finance Controller/Manager and Accounts team members.Build a culture of ownership, responsiveness, accountability and timely execution.Develop team capabilities and appropriate succession/backup structures.Set clear expectations and ensure commitments and deadlines are followed without requiring repeated escalation.Create an environment where Finance is viewed by other functions as a solution-oriented business partner.Desired ProfileChartered Accountant with 15–20 years of progressive Finance & Accounts leadership experience.Strong experience within trading, distribution and/or manufacturing businesses.Previous exposure to an MNC or internationally managed organization strongly preferred.Experience working with European/German organizations or stakeholders would be advantageous.Strong understanding of accounting, taxation, treasury, compliance, audit, internal controls and financial governance.Strong exposure to working-capital management, commercial finance, budgeting and profitability management.Good ERP/SAP orientation and ability to drive process digitalization.Demonstrated experience in building/improving processes, rather than simply maintaining established systems.Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop Finance teams.Strong communication and stakeholder-management capability, including interaction with senior international management.Leadership AttributesWe are particularly interested in candidates who are:Hands-on | Energetic | Commercially minded | Accountable | Decisive | Analytical | Collaborative | Execution-driven | Comfortable with changeThe successful candidate should demonstrate a strong sense of ownership and urgency, with the ability to move comfortably between strategic topics and operational execution.Why This Opportunity?This position offers substantially more than responsibility for Finance & Accounting.The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:become a key member of the India Leadership Team;work directly with the Managing Director and international senior management;influence the financial and strategic direction of a high-growth business;build and transform Finance processes rather than simply inherit and maintain them;gain significant exposure to international stakeholders across Europe and Asia;contribute directly to growth, profitability, localization and organizational transformation initiatives;and develop the Finance function into a stronger business-partnering organization.For an ambitious Finance professional, the position offers significant visibility, responsibility and scope to create measurable impact.