CFO for A Leading Premium Car Brand Dealership with 9 Locations

About the role

A strategic partner to the management team, driving the financial strategy, capital allocation, and profitable growth of our multi-location automobile dealership network. He / she will oversee financial health of the business, managing profitability besides key banking and OEM relationships.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Planning: Develop and execute financial strategies to support the business's multi-location expansion. Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term capital allocation processes.
• Working Capital & Treasury Management: Optimize cash flow and manage liquidity. Oversee complex Inventory Funding (Channel Financing / Trade Advances) lines with banks and OEMs to maintain ideal stock days for cars and spares.
• Revenue Stream Optimization: Analyze and maximize profitability across distinct business verticals: New/Used Car Sales, Retail Financing payouts, Insurance commissions/renewals, and high-margin Spares & Accessories.
• Banking & OEM Liaison: Manage primary relationships with nationalized/private banks, nonbanking financial companies (NBFCs), and the OEM financial teams. Negotiate optimal interest rates, processing fees, and credit limits.
• Corporate Governance & Risk Management: Establish robust risk mitigation frameworks for credit extensions, cash handling across 9 locations, and asset protection. Ensure absolute compliance with direct and indirect tax laws (GST, Income Tax, TCS).
• Board & Stakeholder Reporting: Present comprehensive financial statements, margin analyses, and operational KPIs (e.g., absorption ratios, stock aging) to the Board of Directors.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA in Finance from a premier institution.
• Experience: 15+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role (CFO or Head of Finance) within the Automobile Dealership, Retail, or Distribution sectors.
• Industry Acumen: Deep understanding of automotive dealership dynamics, OEM incentive structures, and financial engineering of vehicle inventory financing.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead multi-location teams and collaborate effectively with operational heads (Sales, Service, and Spares VPs).

Experience

CA / MBA with 15 plus years experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role (CFO or Head of Finance) within the Automobile Dealership or Distributor

Employment type

Payroll

How to apply

Interested candidates may send their resume to radha@keresesconsulting.com.

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