Job Purpose
- To lead the corporate finance and treasury function managing banking relationships, optimizing capital structure, and supporting the organization’s growth through effective financial planning and structuring. The role will play a critical part in working capital management, funding strategies and financial structuring for business expansion and strategic initiatives.
Company Background
- A leading Indian specialty chemicals company engaged in the custom synthesis and manufacturing of high-value specialty chemicals having application in the Agrochemicals, Pharmaceutical, Personal Care industry and performance materials catering to a diversified global customer base across polymer additives, pigments & dyes, and electronic chemicals.
Key Responsibilities
Banking & Treasury Management
- Develop and manage relationships with multiple banks and financial institutions.
- Lead negotiations for Working capital limits, Term loans, and credit facilities.
- Ensure optimal utilization of funds and diversification of funding sources.
- Develop and implement financing solutions such as Vendor financing, Supply chain financing, factoring, and bill discounting.
Working Capital Management
- Design and implement efficient working capital strategies.
- Monitor and optimize Cash flow cycles, Inventory and receivables, Liquidity planning.
- Drive initiatives for cost optimization of funds.
Capital Structuring & Fund Raising
- Improve coordination across sourcing, planning, inventory, quality, and service delivery functions to enhance operational efficiency and scalability.
- Drive stronger planning discipline, service levels, OTIF performance, inventory management, and working-capital effectiveness.
- Build an integrated operating model balancing customer responsiveness, operational realities, and cost discipline.
Financial Planning & Analysis Support
- Collaborate with FP&A and business teams to align financing with growth plans.
- Assess capital requirements for new projects and expansions.
- Provide insights into strategic decision-making.
Strategic Financial Support
- Support the organization’s high-growth agenda through initiative-taking financial planning.
- Evaluate capital requirements for ongoing and future projects.
- Collaborate with internal teams to align financing with business objectives.
Governance & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with banking and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor financial exposure, risk, and debt servicing capability.
- Maintain robust documentation and reporting standards.
Qualification & Experience
- CA / MBA (Finance) with 12–15 years of experience in corporate finance / treasury roles.
- Experience in managing large-scale borrowings and multi-bank relationships.
- Exposure to manufacturing / industrial sector preferred.
- Experience in the chemical industry would be an added advantage.
