Chief Financial Officer

Employer : A client of CraftMyCV, this organization is a leading name in India's infrastructure and construction industry. With over five decades of experience, the company has built a strong reputation for delivering large-scale infrastructure projects, including national highways, expressways, bridges, and institutional buildings.

Headquartered in Gujarat with a key office in Ahmedabad, the company serves as a central hub for planning, coordination, billing, legal, HR, and administrative operations. Known for its engineering excellence and modern construction practices, the organization has played a vital role in shaping India's public infrastructure landscape.

Location: Ahmedabad

Experience: 20 Years

Position: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Department: Infrastucture

Reporting: Director / Board of Directors

Key Responsibilities

1 Strategic Leadership

• Partner with the Directors/Board to shape the company's financial strategy aligned with business goals and growth plans.

• Support long-term business planning, capital structuring, and project financing strategies.

• Provide financial leadership in evaluating new business opportunities, acquisitions & diversification.

2 Financial Planning & Control

• Lead annual business planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.

• Ensure accurate MIS, project profitability analysis, and timely reporting for decision-making.

• Drive working capital efficiency, cash flow management, and cost optimization across projects.

3 Project & Infrastructure Finance

• Secure and manage large-scale project financing (bank loans, consortium funding, bonds, and other structured instruments).

• Manage lender/investor relations and ensure compliance with financial covenants.

• Evaluate project viability (NPV, IRR, payback) and support bidding for new infrastructure contracts.

4 Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Ensure strong internal controls, compliance with statutory and regulatory frameworks (Companies Act, Income Tax, GST, IFRS/Ind AS, etc.).

• Oversee audits (statutory, internal, tax) and ensure transparent financial governance.

• Proactively manage financial risks, including currency, interest rate, and liquidity exposures.

5 Leadership & People Development

• Lead and mentor finance, accounts, taxation, and treasury teams across sites and HO.

• Build a strong culture of accountability, financial discipline, and ethics.

• Strengthen financial systems, ERP, and digital transformation for efficiency and transparency.

Key Deliverables:

• Sustainable EBITDA growth and margin improvement.

• Optimized capital structure and cost of funds.

• Timely, accurate financial reporting and compliance adherence.

• Effective management of project finance and working capital cycles.

• Enhanced investor, lender, and board confidence through robust governance.

Candidate Profile:

• Education: Chartered Accountant (CA)

• Experience: 20+ years in Finance & Accounts with at least 8–10 years in a senior leadership role, ideally in Infrastructure, EPC, Construction, or related industries.

• Proven track record in managing large-scale project finance (1000+ crore projects).

• Strong understanding of infrastructure project dynamics, contracts, concession agreements & financial models.

• Deep expertise in corporate finance, taxation, compliance, risk, and treasury management.

• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Competencies:

• Strategic Financial Acumen

• Strong Analytical & Decision-Making Ability

• Stakeholder Engagement (banks, investors, regulators)

• Governance & Ethical Leadership

• Execution Excellence with Eye for Detail

• Ability to Thrive in a Project-Driven Environment