Profile: CFO-Solar-Surat
Experience:
15+ years of overall finance experience, with meaningful exposure to a manufacturing or capital-intensive business Demonstrated, verifiable track record of raising debt capital (please be ready to share indicative amounts and lenders when presenting profiles) Strong hands-on experience in treasury and cash flow management, not just oversight Comfortable working directly with a founder in a lean, growth-stage company setup Prior experience in solar, renewable energy, EPC, or infrastructure sectors is an added advantage, though not mandatory
About the role:
We are looking to hire a CFO who will own the company’s financial strategy, with a sharp focus on treasury management and debt fundraising to support ongoing manufacturing capacity expansion. This is a hands-on, owner-facing role for someone comfortable operating in a growth-stage manufacturing environment.
Roles:
1. Treasury Management
Manage day-to-day cash flow planning, forecasting, and liquidity across the business Own banking relationships and optimize working capital cycles Manage surplus fund deployment and short-term investment decisions Set up and monitor treasury controls, MIS, and cash flow reporting for the leadership team
2. Debt Fundraising
Lead fundraising through debt instruments — term loans, working capital facilities, project finance for capex/capacity expansion Build and manage relationships with banks, NBFCs, and financial institutions Structure debt financing for manufacturing facility expansion and equipment purchase Manage loan covenants, compliance, and periodic lender reporting Coordinate credit rating exercises and support due diligence processes with lenders
3. Broader Financial Leadership
Own financial planning & analysis (FP&A), budgeting, and MIS reporting to the founder/board Ensure statutory compliance — GST, income tax, ROC, and other regulatory filings Drive cost management and margin improvement across manufacturing operations Manage statutory and internal audits, and build a strong financial control environment Support the founder on strategic decisions — capex planning, vendor/customer credit terms, and pricing
Qualification:
CA / CFA / MBA-Finance - no strict preference, will judge by experience and track record
