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CFO (Senior Role) | Manufacturing Org | Chennai

Chennai Permanent View Job Description
The CFO role leads strategic finance and governance while scaling organization multi fold, building scalable systems that support disciplined, high‑velocity growth across multiple businesses.It partners closely with top leadership to drive transformation, strengthen decision‑making, and offers strong entrepreneurial progression by shaping growth levers, processes, and future‑ready financial structures from the ground up.
  • Join a legacy brand poised for innovation and long‑term expansion
  • Opportunity to build finance excellence across a large, diverse portfolio

About Our Client

Our client is an established name in manufacturing industry with 100+ years of legacy having both Indian and Global presence. The company operates multiple fast‑scaling business verticals and is currently entering a transformative growth phase, with a focus on strengthening systems, expanding its digital capabilities, and preparing for long‑term strategic milestones.

Job Description

  • Lead the overall financial strategy and drive long-term value creation.
  • Strengthen governance, compliance, and enterprise-wide financial discipline.
  • Partner closely with senior leadership to influence strategic decisions.
  • Drive automation, digital finance, and scalable system transformation.
  • Manage investor relationships and deliver high-quality performance insights.
  • Oversee multi-business financial operations with a strong focus on profitability.
  • Build and mentor a high-performing finance team with a future-ready mindset.
  • Shape financial processes from the ground up with an entrepreneurial approach.
  • Support organization-wide efficiency through data-driven decision-making.
  • Play a pivotal role in preparing the company for its next phase of growth..

The Successful Applicant

A successful CFO should have:

  • In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
  • 15+ years of progressive experience in finance leadership roles.
  • Strong exposure to multi‑business or multi‑location operations with complex structures.
  • Ability to manage a top line of at least ₹2,000 crore++, with proven experience handling large‑scale P&Ls.
  • Deep expertise in financial strategy, planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
  • Strong governance, compliance, and risk‑management orientation.
  • Hands‑on experience implementing financial systems, automation, and digital finance tools.
  • Proven capability to partner with senior leadership and influence strategic decisions.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills, including investor‑facing exposure.
  • Experience building and developing high‑performing finance teams.
  • An entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to create clarity, structure, and processes in fast‑growing environments.

What's on Offer

  • High‑impact leadership role with direct visibility to top management.
  • Opportunity to scale financial systems during a major growth phase.
  • Strong entrepreneurial freedom to shape strategy and processes.
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6924091

Job summary

Function
Finance & Accounting
Sub Sector
Financial Director / CFO
What is your area of specialisation?
Transport & Distribution
Location
Chennai
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-012026-6924091

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.