Chief Financial Officer - Supply Chain_Logistics Solutions Firm

Job Description

Industry - Logistics / SCM / Freight / Shipping Category - FinanceJob Type - PermanentDescription:- Manage the P&L, balance sheet, working capital, and overall reporting and control processes, as well as be responsible for controls audit, financial planning and analysis, tax, treasury, and accounting.- Develop financial business plans and forecastsClient Details:Leading provider of end-to-end smart supply chain logistics solutions including maritime, cargo, port operations, etc.Description:- CFO will manage the P&L, balance sheet, working capital, and overall reporting and control processes, as well as be responsible for controls audit, financial planning and analysis, tax, treasury, and accounting. - Develop financial business plans and forecasts- Maintaining the finance and accounting practices in accordance with group policies, Regional policies, Regional SOPs, and regulatory and generally accepted accounting principles.- Develop tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information to the management and make actionable recommendations on strategy- Ensure management and operational policies and procedures for operational activities are efficient and in line with approved budgetary allocations and meet all legal statutes.- Development of short-term and long-term strategies for managing liquidity and monitoring cash flow, and closely working with the Vertical CFO and Treasurer for maintaining liquidity for operations.- Providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports, and financial trends to assist the Regional HO and Board in performing their responsibilities- Provide insurance, legal, and taxation advice to management, including consulting with relevant advisers in conjunction with the Vertical CFO and relevant SPOCs.- Continual improvement of the budgeting process through education of departments on financial issues impacting department budgets- Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision-making issues affecting the BU by being a copilot to the Business Head- Focus on performance management, forecasting, and prescriptive analysis- Be an advisor from the financial perspective on any contracts into which the Organization may enter- Establish and implement internal controls, finance policies and procedures, and administrative and IT systems to ensure that the organizations day-to-day operational activities are efficient and effective, and are in line with approved strategic initiatives and budgetary allocations- Works with the Business Head and the Functional Head to proactively eliminate financial and legal risk to the Logistics Distribution and Supply chain company- Advises and guides the management on the external landscape with respect to changing governmental legislation that potentially affects and/or changes the financial, administrative, and IT requirements in India- Ensure that all statutory requirements of the organization are met- To comply with all aspects of the companys Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment management systemsProfile:- Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India- 12 - 15 years post qualification experience, some of which preferably gained in a large logistics management environment / multinational operations.- Ability to deal with ambiguity associated with a high growth environment- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders without issues and without compromising on the goals.- Good communication skills- Brings a strong strategic, finance & accounting skillset- Experience leading a finance team- Define and execute a strong and ethical financial organization & be known for the highest level of ethical practices- Experience in collaborating and influencing a multi-disciplinary leadership team.- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.- Prior experience in the Logistics Distribution and Supply chain would be an Add on- Candidates based out of Mumbai City would be preferredJob Offer:,

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financebudgetingaccountsaccountingmiscash flowsupply chainmusic makingbalance sheetport operationsproblem solvingworking capitalinternal controls