Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
JC Global Refineries Pvt. Ltd.
Location: Chennai / Gummidipoondi, Tamil Nadu
We are looking for an experienced and visionary Group Financial Head CFO to lead the Finance function and serve as a strategic partner to the Managing Director and Board of Directors.
About Us
JC Global Refineries Pvt. Ltd. is one of India's fastest-growing Circular Economy companies engaged in Mechanical Recycling and Chemical Recycling of plastic waste. The company manufactures recycled polymer granules (PPCP, PPHP, HDPE, ABS, HIPS and Customized Compounds) and Circular Feedstock through advanced recycling technologies.
Position
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Reporting To
Managing Director & Board of Directors
Location
Chennai / Gummidipoondi
Position Summary
The CFO will provide strategic financial leadership to Organization rapid business growth, manufacturing expansion, project financing, investor relations, acquisitions, corporate governance, ESG initiatives, and long-term IPO aspirations.
The ideal candidate must possess extensive experience in manufacturing finance, private equity transactions, Due Diligence, project finance, fund raising, investor management, mergers & acquisitions, treasury, corporate governance, and large-scale industrial expansion projects.
Candidates from Recycling, Processing Petrochemical, Chemical, Processing Industries, Circular Economy, Renewable Energy, Waste Management, or will be highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
IPO Readiness & Capital Markets
- Lead IPO readiness initiatives and financial restructuring.
- Coordinate with Merchant Bankers, Investment Bankers, Legal Advisors, Auditors, and Consultants.
- Strengthen governance, reporting, and compliance frameworks suitable for public listing.
- Support valuation exercises and capital market transactions.
Strategic Finance & Business Leadership
- Develop and execute the company's financial strategy aligned with long-term business objectives.
- strategic business planning and expansion.
- Drive sustainable profitability, EBITDA improvement, and shareholder value creation.
- Support business transformation, diversification, and new business initiatives.
- Establish world-class financial governance and control systems.
Fund Raising & Project Finance
- Lead debt and equity fund-raising initiatives.
- Arrange project finance for manufacturing expansion.
- Manage relationships with:
- Banks
- NBFCs
- Financial Institutions
- Private Equity Funds
- Venture Capital Funds
- Impact Investors
- ESG Investors
- Lead debt syndication and banking consortium management.
- Structure working capital, term loans, equipment finance, and expansion funding.
Private Equity, Investor Relations & Mergers & Acquisitions
- Manage relationships with existing and prospective investors.
- Lead PE investments, due diligence, and investor negotiations.
- Prepare investment memorandums and investor presentations.
- Lead mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances, and business valuation exercises.
- Coordinate financial, commercial, and legal due diligence.
- Support post-merger integration and business transformation.
Manufacturing & Plant Finance
Lead finance for manufacturing operations including:
- Manufacturing Finance
- Plant Finance
- Factory Costing
- Product Costing
- Process Costing
- Standard Costing
- Inventory Management
- Working Capital Optimization
- Plant Profitability
- Multi-Plant Financial Control
- Manufacturing MIS
- Cost Reduction Initiatives
Drive financial excellence across all manufacturing units.
P&L Management
- Own overall Profit & Loss responsibility.
- Drive:
- Revenue Growth
- EBITDA Improvement
- Margin Enhancement
- Cost Optimization
- Productivity Improvement
- Monitor product-wise, customer-wise, and plant-wise profitability.
- Develop business performance dashboards.
Treasury & Cash Flow Management
- Lead treasury operations and liquidity planning.
- Optimize cash flow and working capital.
- Manage:
- Cash Flow
- Treasury
- Investments
- Borrowings
- Forex Exposure
- Banking Relationships
- Ensure adequate liquidity for business growth.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning
- Lead annual budgeting and strategic planning.
- Prepare rolling forecasts and financial models.
- Conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analysis.
- Monitor budget variances and corrective actions.
- Drive Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).
CAPEX & Plant Expansion
- Evaluate greenfield and brownfield projects.
- Lead financial evaluation of:
- Plant Expansion
- Factory Setup
- New Manufacturing Facilities
- Technology Investments
- Monitor CAPEX utilization and return on investment.
- Support project execution teams.
Board Management & Corporate Governance
- Prepare Board presentations and financial reports.
- Present strategic financial performance to the Board.
- Support Audit Committee meetings.
- Strengthen Corporate Governance practices.
- Ensure compliance with Companies Act and Board requirements.
Risk Management
- Develop Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks.
- Identify:
- Financial Risks
- Operational Risks
- Regulatory Risks
- Strategic Risks
- Treasury Risks
- Implement mitigation plans.
- Ensure business continuity planning.
Compliance & Regulatory Affairs
Ensure compliance with:
- Companies Act
- SEBI Regulations
- RBI Guidelines
- FEMA
- GST
- Income Tax
- Corporate Governance Standards
- Secretarial Compliance
- Statutory Audit Requirements
Coordinate with auditors, legal advisors, and regulators.
ESG & Sustainability Finance
Lead sustainability finance initiatives including:
- ESG Strategy
- Sustainability Reporting
- Circular Economy Finance
- Green Finance
- Carbon Accounting
- Carbon Reduction Initiatives
- Climate Finance
- ESG Due Diligence
- Sustainability-linked Funding
Support JC Global's long-term ESG roadmap.
MIS, ERP & Digital Finance
Drive digital transformation initiatives including:
- SAP / ERP Systems
- Power BI Dashboards
- Business Intelligence
- Financial Analytics
- AI-enabled Finance
- Digital MIS
- CRM Integration
- Executive Dashboards
Education
Mandatory
- Chartered Accountant (CA)
Preferred
- MBA Finance
- CFA
- CPA
- CMA
- Company Secretary (CS)
Additional certifications in:
- Corporate Finance
- Treasury
- Project Finance
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- ESG
- Risk Management
- Financial Modelling
Experience
Mandatory
- 18–25+ years of progressive finance leadership experience.
- Minimum 5–10 years as CFO, Group CFO, Finance Director, VP Finance, or Head of Finance.
- Proven experience in manufacturing or processing industries.
- Experience handling multi-location manufacturing operations.
- Proven experience in business expansion and transformation.
Preferred Industry Experience
- Plastic Recycling
- Circular Economy
- Polymer Manufacturing
- Petrochemical
- Specialty Chemicals
- Processing Industry
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Renewable Energy
- Waste Management
- PE-backed Manufacturing Organizations
Core Competencies
- IPO Readiness
- Fund Raising
- Project Finance
- Debt Syndication
- Treasury Management
- Corporate Finance
- Manufacturing Finance
- Plant Finance
- P&L Ownership
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Investor Relations
- Private Equity
- Venture Capital
- Due Diligence
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Business Valuation
- CAPEX
- Plant Expansion
- Corporate Governance
- Board Presentation
- Risk Management
- ESG
- Sustainability Reporting
- Circular Economy
- Carbon Accounting
- Financial Modelling
- SAP / ERP
- Power BI
- Business Intelligence
- Strategic Planning
- Business Transformation
Leadership Attributes
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
- Exceptional integrity and ethical standards.
- Stable career history with long-term association in previous organizations (minimum 5+ years preferred in key roles).
- Strong stakeholder management with Promoters, Board Members, Investors, Banks, Auditors, Regulators, and Customers.
- Excellent leadership and people management capabilities.
- Strong commercial acumen and entrepreneurial mindset.
- Proven strategic thinking and execution capability.
- Excellent negotiation and presentation skills.
- Hands-on leadership with high attention to detail.
Frequent job changes and short employment tenures will not be preferred.
Direct Reports
- Finance Manager
- Accounts Manager
- Costing Team
- Treasury Team
- Commercial Team
- Internal Audit Team
- MIS & Business Analytics Team
Core Competencies
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- IPO Readiness
- Fund Raising
- Project Finance
- Debt Syndication
- Treasury Management
- Corporate Finance
- Manufacturing Finance
- Plant Finance
- P&L Ownership
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Investor Relations
- Private Equity
- Venture Capital
- Due Diligence
- Business Valuation
- CAPEX
- Plant Expansion
- Corporate Governance
- Board Presentation
- Risk Management
- ESG
- Sustainability Reporting
- Circular Economy
- Carbon Accounting
- Financial Modelling
- SAP / ERP
- Business Intelligence
- Strategic Planning
- Business Transformation
Pay: From ₹150,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
