Vice President Finance
Job Description
Vice President (VP) - Finance (Growth Path to CFO)
* Location: Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
* Industry: Seafood
* Company Size: Approx. INR 900 Cr Turnover
* Compensation: INR 40–60 LPA (Depending on experience and fitment)
About the Company
Our client is a well-established and rapidly growing seafood and shrimp export organization with an annual turnover of approximately INR 900 Cr. The company has a strong presence in international markets and is known for operational excellence, quality standards, and large-scale export operations. This role offers a clear succession path to transition into the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) role within a few years based on performance and leadership impact.
Role Overview
The organization is looking for a dynamic, high-performing finance leader to head the Finance & Accounts function. The VP Finance will drive financial discipline, optimize working capital, and strengthen governance while being groomed to take over complete strategic ownership as the future CFO.
Key Responsibilities
* Financial Leadership: Manage daily operations of the Finance & Accounts team and drive financial planning.
* Strategic Growth: Partner with promoters to align financial strategy with business expansion goals.
* Export Finance: Oversee specialized export banking tools including LC, BG, packing credit, and active forex management.
* Compliance & Risk: Ensure strict adherence to FEMA, GST, customs, corporate taxation, and export regulations.
* Treasury & Cash Flow: Optimize working capital cycles, monitor profitability, and manage liquidity.
* Controls & Audits: Lead robust internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, MIS reporting, and statutory audits.
* Team Development: Mentor and upskill the existing finance team to handle evolving business scales.
Desired Candidate Profile
* Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) is mandatory. MBA Finance / CFA is preferred.
* Experience: 10–15 years of post-qualification experience in Finance & Accounts.
* Industry Background: Experience in seafood export, manufacturing, or heavy export-oriented industries is highly preferred.
* Technical Skills: Deep expertise in export finance, treasury, taxation, and forex risk mitigation.
Mandatory Requirements
* Language: Native or professional proficiency in Telugu is mandatory.
* Mobility: Must be comfortable working full-time out of the Nellore office.
* Domain: Strong operational understanding of export-driven business structures.
