Iskraemeco Group – Director – Finance – CA

• About Iskraemeco & GCC Kolkata: 80 years old Iskraemeco is a global formidable player in smart metering industry.
• Global Capability Centre, Kolkata (known as GCC Kolkata) is engaged to provide cutting edge products and solutions in the field of electricity, water and gas metering for entire world.
• We are in Salt Lake City, Kolkata and new 11 floor GCC with integrated factory is also coming in Silicon Valley, New Town.
• People across ranks from GCC Kolkata interact with global senior leaders from utilities.
• Iskraemeco India is supported with a state of art integrated electronics factory located at Hyderabad with inhouse EMS, Plastic Moulding and wire harnessing facility and a new office at Ahmedabad, Gujarat will modern and well-equipped facilities.

Finance Director

Location : People who are in the region of West Bengal and Kolkata should apply for this role.

• Role Overview: We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Finance Director to join our dynamic leadership team at a leading electronic manufacturing company specializing in smart metering solutions.
• As the Finance Director, you will play a pivotal role in driving financial performance, strategic decision-making, and operational excellence within our organization.
• Your expertise in financial management, analysis, and leadership will be instrumental in shaping the company’s -growth trajectory and ensuring financial sustainability.

Responsibility

• Provide visionary leadership to the finance and accounting teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Present the company to financial institution, banks as a leadership team member to attract lucrative funds-nationally and globally
• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the company’s long-term goals, ensuring sustainable growth and profitability.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, driving accuracy and efficiency.
• Monitor and analyze financial performance, preparing regular reports for the executive team and board of directors.
• Proactively discuss other methods to enhance financial performance by bringing changes in the existing business processes.
• Oversee capital allocation, investment analysis, and risk management strategies to optimize financial resources.
• Implement and enhance financial controls, policies, and procedures to mitigate risk and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives, mergers and acquisitions, and expansion efforts.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to the CEO and executive regional & global team to drive informed decision-making.
• Engage with external stakeholders, including investors, auditors, and financial institutions, to maintain strong relationships and secure necessary funding.

Education, Qualification And Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA) (mandatory)
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a senior financial leadership role, preferably within the electronic manufacturing or technology industry including software.
• Clear about software as a service, hardware as a service concept.
• Proven experience in multinational corporations with exposure to complex financial structures, international operations, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong familiarity with Indian financial regulations, taxation, various financial and another business benefits available in states/countries, and reporting standards.
• Track record of successful engagement with external stakeholders, including investors, financial institutions, and auditors.
• Demonstrated participation in driving strategic initiatives, mergers and acquisitions, and capital raising Financial Leadership: Proven track record of strategic financial leadership, with the ability to align financial functions with organizational goals and drive value creation.
• Business Acumen: Comprehensive understanding of electronics manufacturing industry dynamics, smart metering solutions (recommended), and global market trends to make informed financial decisions.
• Creating and presenting business strategies based on OPEX, CAPEX and TOTEX methods.
• Strategic Vision: Demonstrated capability to contribute to the development and execution of long-term business strategies, identifying opportunities for growth and operational improvement.
• Financial Analysis: Strong analytical skills to interpret complex financial data, assess risks, and formulate actionable insights for driving performance improvements.
• Communication and Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal teams, external stakeholders, and board members.
• Change Management: Proven experience leading financial transformation initiatives, driving process improvements, and adapting to evolving business environments.
• Ethical Standards: Uncompromising commitment to ethical business practices, integrity, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Team Leadership: Ability to build, mentor, and motivate high-performing finance and accounting teams, fostering a culture of excellence and Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance for self and family
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities from working and travelling to global destinations.

As Iskraemeco India is part of Kaynes Technology (Market cap of $ 5 Bn, as on 13th Dec, 2024), people will also get chance to other global development projects related to Semicon, Railways, Aeronotics, Defence, Astro System etc

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