Vice president finance

UNLOCK BUSINESS CONSULTING · Nellore, India

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.