Head – Finance – Food Processing – CA

Short Description:

This is an opportunity to lead the end-to-end finance function for a growing food manufacturing organization, driving financial strategy, profitability, fundraising and business expansion. The company has a diversified product portfolio and presence across domestic and international markets.

Roles and Responsibilities:

– Lead the end-to-end finance function, with financial planning and analysis, accounting, taxation, treasury, compliance and financial reporting.

– Lead the company’s fundraising agenda.

– Lead export finance, covering forex management, FEMA compliance, export realisation, letters of credit and timely claims of export incentives.

– Partner on business expansion and investments, evaluating capacity additions, capex proposals, utilisation and returns to support growth decisions.

Skills and Qualifications:

– Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably food, FMCG or agri-processing.

– Strong experience in export finance, including forex hedging, LCs, FEMA compliance and export incentives.

– Exposure to commodity procurement finance, institutional buyers, global brand customers or international tenders is preferred.

– Experience with D2C / marketplace finance and leading an ERP or finance transformation is an added advantage.