CFO (Job Code: NSC000161)
Job Summary
Seeking a CFO to lead post IPO transformation. The CFO will take charge three months post-SME listing and lead the organisation across the next critical juncture—from SME to Main Board IPO, from organic growth to strategic scaling, and from internal reporting to institutional-grade governance.
Job Profile:
A. Financial Engineering & Value Creation
Capital structure optimisation: blended capital, lowest cost of funds, equity/quasi equity structuring
Project & contract financial engineering: milestone-backed financing, securitisation, BG packages
Monetisation & cash unlocking: asset-light models, advance-backed procurement, inventory financing
Investor value maximisation: EBITDA uplift, ARR valuation for NOVA, multi-SBU reporting
B. Strategic Finance & Growth Acceleration
Build investment case for Main Board IPO
Identify high-ROCE growth levers across EPC, manufacturing, signalling and safety systems
Evaluate M&A;, JV, and strategic partnerships
Create capital-based entry barriers for long-term competitiveness
C. Pricing, Profitability & Commercial Strategy
Dynamic pricing engines for tenders
Profitability simulations and multi-scenario modelling
Lifecycle costing and unit economics for products and EPC
Contracting frameworks for LD mitigation and cash protection
D. FP&A; Architecture for a High-Growth Enterprise
Realntime financial architecture integrated with ERP
Rolling forecasting, business scorecards, segment P&Ls;
Predictive analytics for overruns and receivable bottlenecks
3. Core Responsibilities (Enhanced)
Lead financial strategy for 3–5x scale-up in the next 4 years
Build post-IPO governance, investor relations, and compliance frameworks
Oversee commercial deal structuring, pricing strategy, and contract risk
Drive treasury innovation and capital structure optimisation
Strengthen compliance, audit, and risk management systems
Lead financial digital transformation including ERP/MIS upgrades
Requirements:
Education:
CA mandatory
CFA / MBA-Finance preferred
Additional certifications in corporate finance, valuation, or treasury desirable
Experience:
18–25 years of senior finance leadership experience
Exposure to capital markets, IPO environments, and investor relations
Strong background in EPC, infrastructure, manufacturing, rail/metro, or process industries
Proven track record in financial engineering and value creation
Leadership Style:
Strategic, analytical, forward-looking
Strong board-management presence
Ability to drive scalable financial systems
Governance-first mindset with high integrity
