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.
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