Chief Financial Officer
TRIOLT ENERGY · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Tailor my CV for this job — freeAs we scale our manufacturing footprint, we are hiring a hands-on Chief Financial Officer to steer financial strategy, cost optimization, and growth financing.Role OverviewThe CFO will lead end-to-end financial operations—including manufacturing cost accounting, treasury, banking, fundraising, and statutory governance—supporting rapid manufacturing scale-up in a high-growth environment.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Strategy & Planning: Drive long-term financial strategy, annual budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow monitoring, and executive MIS reporting to support strategic decision-making.Manufacturing Cost Control: Build robust product-costing frameworks; track raw material consumption, yield losses, overheads, and unit economics; evaluate Capex for plant expansions alongside procurement and operations teams.Fundraising & Banking Relations: Manage working capital lines, term loans, and equipment financing; prepare financial models and CMA data; support equity fundraising and explore government manufacturing incentives.Treasury & Working Capital: Maintain liquidity, balance cash flow, optimize working capital cycles (debtors, creditors, inventory), and implement tight internal expenditure controls.Accounting, Governance & Compliance: Supervise financial statement preparation, internal audits, and statutory filings across GST, TDS, Corporate Tax, and the Companies Act.Team Leadership: Build and mentor the finance team while fostering cross-functional financial discipline across the organization.Key RequirementsCredentials: Qualified Chartered Accountant (ICAI) with 6–7 years of post-qualification experience.Industry Background: Minimum 3–4 years in manufacturing finance (battery, EV, automotive, electronics, or industrial sectors preferred).
Technical Skills
Deep expertise in cost accounting, inventory valuation, financial modeling, treasury, and ERP/accounting platforms (e.g., Tally, Zoho Books).Startup Agility: Proven track record in bank debt/working capital management, investor due diligence, and operating inside fast-paced, high-growth settings.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)On-time, accurate financial reporting and statutory compliance.Measurable manufacturing cost reduction and margin enhancement.Optimized working capital cycles and liquidity management.Successful debt and equity capital management to support scaling targets.