CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Company Overview

Leading Aerospace, Defence, and Deep Tech Company | Listed Entity | Bengaluru, India

Job Summary

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will lead the full finance mandate within a listed aerospace, defence, and deep tech company with a global presence across six countries. This role is pivotal in driving strategic planning, financial reporting, capital markets, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), governance, and investor relations. The CFO will work closely with the leadership team and the Board of Directors to ensure alignment with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Strategy Planning and Execution

  • Lead financial strategy in alignment with business growth and capital allocation priorities.
  • Manage annual business planning and performance across the organization.
  • Collaborate with the leadership team to translate strategies into measurable financial outcomes.
  • Drive capital allocation across growth initiatives and strategic opportunities.
  • Evaluate, structure, and execute M&A, divestments, joint ventures, and partnerships.

• M&A and Corporate Finance

  • Structure, negotiate, and execute acquisitions and divestitures.
  • Lead equity fundraising efforts including Qualified Institutional Placements, rights issues, and strategic placements.
  • Drive valuation discipline and oversee post-merger integration processes.

• Finance & Reporting

  • Own financial reporting and compliance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS).
  • Oversee treasury management, foreign exchange management, and banking relationships.
  • Manage debt fundraising, credit rating processes, and working capital structures.
  • Supervise tax strategy, compliance, and transfer pricing.

• Investor Relations and Capital Markets

  • Lead investor relations for institutional investors and capital market stakeholders.
  • Manage external financial guidance and maintain credibility in market communication.
  • Shape the equity story and maintain market confidence through timely disclosures.

• Corporate Governance

  • Strengthen governance and internal controls while managing enterprise risk.
  • Oversee global entity structures, governance, and contracts.

• Digital Finance

  • Oversee ERP and digital finance transformation initiatives.
  • Build and lead high-performance finance and secretarial teams.

Qualifications

• Educational Background

  • Chartered Accountant (CA) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) – mandatory.
  • Preferred additional qualifications: Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Company Secretary (CS), MBA (Finance), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or equivalent.
  • Enterprise Risk Management certification is advantageous.

• Experience

  • 25+ years of progressive finance leadership, with a minimum of 5 years as CFO in an Indian listed company.
  • Mandatory exposure to both services and manufacturing organizations.
  • Proven track record in listed entities with strong fluency in SEBI and capital markets.
  • Demonstrated experience in M&A execution, both domestic and cross-border.

Preferred Skills

• Experience within the aerospace, defence, engineering services, or adjacent high-precision sectors is preferred.
• The ideal candidate would be in their late 40s to early 50s.

Experience

• A minimum of 25 years of progressive finance leadership experience, including significant experience as a CFO in a listed company.

Environment

• Based in Bengaluru or willing to relocate (relocation support available). Must be comfortable working in a high-pressure, strategic environment requiring interaction with executive leadership and board members.

Salary

• Not specified.

Growth Opportunities

• Opportunities for career advancement within a leading organization in the aerospace and defence sectors.

Benefits

• Not specified.