<p><b><u>Role Expectations</u></b></p> <ol> <li>FP&amp;A &amp; Profitability: drive business profitability via budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, margin/mix understanding</li> <li>Growth Planning &amp; Modeling: financial models for capex, new products, exports; support debt/equity fundraising</li> <li>Strategic Finance: investor presentations, due diligence, banking relationships</li> <li>Project Management: track/manage strategic projects (capacity expansion, ERP, exports, P&amp;L projects)</li> <li>Governance &amp; Compliance: ensure statutory audit, GST/TDS, and internal controls are handled smoothly (via CA + AR/AP exec)</li> </ol> <p><b><u>Candidate Profile</u></b></p> <ol> <li>7&ndash;10 years&rsquo; experience; likely CA, CFA, or MBA Finance</li> <li>Background: audit/controllership + exposure to FP&amp;A/strategy</li> <li>Industry: manufacturing/ingredients/<wbr />complex businesses preferred; startup experience a plus</li> <li>Skills: financial modeling, FP&amp;A, project management, Excel/ERP fluency</li> <li>Mindset: high agency, proactive, organized, can handle complexity/ambiguity</li> <li>Career Path: Senior Manager / Finance Lead &rarr; Head of Finance &rarr; CFO</li> <li>Preference:&nbsp;<b>strong preference for female candidates</b></li> </ol>