Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - India

Job Description

Key roles and accountabilitiesENGIE has ambitious growth objectives in its renewable activities in the country. The ability of the CFO to develop and maintain strong financial processes (including controls to address ethical risks and risk of fraud) in a rapidly growing market environment will therefore be key. Leadership:Ensures visible finance leadership in the country excomIs a member of the country EXCOM; represents ENGIEs finance function within the country as well as towards local external stakeholders; is the SPOC for all Finance VP GBU in AMEAOrganises finance processes:Accountable for all finance processes to fulfil fiduciary & legal obligations at country level; responsible for integrity of local statutory and IFRS accounts; signs off on management accounts and representation lettersDrives optimizations in finance processes; Prepares for the GET-project to be rolled out in the country Organizes monthly reporting processes.Is in charge of all country monthly/quarterly. closing processes and all forecast processesOrganizes country budget process.Implements and executes efficient finance processes & tools, associated governance & organization, in compliance with Function guidance, to deliver best-in-class services and lead local aspects of group transformation projectsDrives performance improvements:Implements G&A spending monitoring, drives G&A improvement plans Manages cash and drives cash improvement plansAttends the local project InvCos and ensures all local finance specificities are well taken into accountOne ENGIE:Ensures a One Engie perspective in the country strategy and the country portfolioProtects the value creation at ENGIE level and arbitrates between GBUs when is needed to avoid inefficiencies or value destructionInternal control and risks:Supports identification and quantification of country risks; is accountable for producing the country risk mapping & the country risk mandate, organizing and leading of the Local Energy Management Committee (LEMC); is responsible for insurance activities notably re. asset managementIs accountable for the implementation of an internal control (IC) system in the country and signs off Country IC Attestation Letter (Finance scope)Implements thorough controls to address ethical risks and risk of fraudManages the finance team:Heads the finance teams in the country. Manages the country finance team (daily management, succession and development plans)LOCATIONPune (India) InteractionINTERNAL INTERFACESOperational managers, GBU MDs and CFOs in the countryCountry CFOs in AMEA RegionAMEA Regional finance teamAMEA AIFA team EXTERNAL INTERFACESShareholder partnersExternal auditorsBoard of directors of operational entitiesBanksRequired qualificationsEXPERIENCE/DIPLOMADegree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related disciplinesAt least 10 years experience in the power industry in finance roles. Proven leadership and management experience is essential.SKILLS/SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGEDemonstrated ability to deal with complex situations requiring the assessment of priorities under pressure.Ability to manage the P&L of a business entityDemonstrable knowledge in corporate governance, asset oversight, and financial advisory.Ability to manage tight deadlines and punctual heavy workload.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the executive presence to work with senior management, investors, and external stakeholders.Strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication and reporting capability.Self-directing, ability to coordinate and direct others.Ability to lead and manage teams, as well as engage with staff at all levels of the organisation and exercise sound judgment.Ability to work efficiently in a broad cultural spectrum.Executive communication, problem solving abilities and ability to influence outcomesIdeally prior experiences in CFO rolesAbility to work in a matrix environmentSPECIFIC BUSINESS UNDERSTANDINGExperienced in managing/dealing with commercial, accounting, and regulatory team members.Experienced with planning and budget development,

Keyskills :
AccountingFinanceEconomicsLeadershipRisk ManagementCash ManagementInternal ControlCorporate GovernanceFinancial AdvisoryInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam ManagementProblem SolvingCommercial ManagementRegulatory CompliancePlanning