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CFO - Advanced Materials

Ahmedabad Permanent View Job Description
The CFO will be a key member of the executive leadership team and will be responsible for driving financial strategy, business performance, and governance. The role will focus heavily on FP&A, strategic finance, and business partnering, while ensuring robust financial control, compliance, and scalable systems to support high-growth industrial textile business
  • Opportunity to step into a strategic, business‑partnering CFO role
  • High‑impact mandate with real influence on business outcomes

About Our Client

A large organisation operating in diversified business specifically within fashion and apparel & textile. The company is known for its focus on innovation and delivering high-quality products to its customers.

Job Description

Act as a key advisor to the leadership team on financial matters and business strategy.Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

  • Lead annual budgeting, long-range planning, and rolling forecasts
  • Build data-driven financial models for revenue, cost, and capital allocation
  • Drive variance analysis, identify key business drivers, and recommend corrective actions
  • Establish KPI dashboards across business units (composites, technical textiles, filtration, etc.)
  • Strengthen decision support systems using analytics and digital tools



Strategic Finance & Growth

  • Partner with CEO and leadership team on business strategy and capital allocation
  • Evaluate new business opportunities, capex investments, and M&A initiatives
  • Lead scenario planning and risk analysis for expansion into new markets/products
  • Support pricing strategies and margin optimization
  • Drive return on capital (ROCE) improvement initiatives



Business Finance (Commercial Finance)

  • Act as a strategic business partner to BU heads and operations teams
  • Enable profitability analysis by product line, geography, and customer segment
  • Drive cost optimization programs across manufacturing and supply chain
  • Monitor working capital (inventory, receivables, payables) and cash flow efficiency
  • Support sales and operations planning (S&OP) with financial insights



Finance & Accounts Leadership

  • Oversee accounting, financial reporting, and statutory compliance
  • Ensure timely and accurate financial statements as per Ind AS / IFRS
  • Manage audits, taxation, and regulatory compliance
  • Establish strong internal controls and governance frameworks
  • Lead finance transformation initiatives (ERP upgrades, automation, digitization)



Treasury & Capital Management

  • Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and funding strategy
  • Optimize capital structure and cost of capital
  • Oversee forex risk management, especially for export-driven business
  • Ensure liquidity for capex-heavy manufacturing operations



Manufacturing & Industrial Finance Focus

  • Drive financial oversight of multi-plant manufacturing operations
  • Monitor plant-level profitability, cost absorption, and efficiency metrics
  • Evaluate capex projects, asset utilization, and payback periods
  • Implement standard costing and variance tracking systems



Leadership & Stakeholder Management

  • Build and lead a high-performance finance team
  • Engage with Board of Directors, investors, auditors, and lenders
  • Support potential IPO readiness / demerger transition requirements

The Successful Applicant

A successful CFO applicant should have:

  • CA with 15-18 years of experience, with at least 5-7 years in senior finance leadership roles



Experience

  • Strong background in manufacturing / industrial / materials sector
  • Proven expertise in:
    • FP&A and business finance
    • Strategic finance and capital allocation
    • Multi-plant operations finance
  • Experience in demerger, IPO, or transformation environments is a plus



Key Skills & Competencies

  • Strategic thinking with strong analytical rigor
  • Deep understanding of cost structures and industrial economics
  • Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
  • Strong leadership and team-building capabilities
  • High level of integrity and governance mindset

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary package.
  • Opportunities to contribute to strategic decision-making in a large organisation.
  • Work with a diversified business group in Ahmedabad.
  • Supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
  • Comprehensive holiday and leave policies.



If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, apply now to join the manufacturing textile industry as a CFO - in Ahmedabad.

Quote job ref
JN-032026-6982466

Job summary

Function
Retail
Sub Sector
Wholesale
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Ahmedabad
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-032026-6982466

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.