Chief Finance Officer

About the job

Role: Chief Finance Officer (CFO) Location: Katni, Madhya Pradesh (Head Office) Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent About SYNA Group SYNA Group is a diversified Indian business group with interests spanning mining and mineral processing, hospitality (hotels & resorts), education and construction/projects, with operations in central India and beyond. The Group is promoter-led and growth-oriented, with a strong focus on operational excellence and long-term value creation. Role Overview – Chief Finance Officer SYNA Group is seeking a seasoned Chief Finance Officer (CFO) to lead the entire finance function of the Group and act as a strategic partner to the promoters. The CFO will own financial strategy, governance and performance across all business verticals and legal entities. • Title: Chief Finance Officer • Reporting to: Chairman, SYNA Group of Companies • Team: Leads group finance & accounts teams across mining, hospitality, education and construction verticals Key Responsibilities • Lead Group-level financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting and long-term business planning across all verticals. • Oversee timely and accurate finalisation of accounts, consolidation of Group financials, and periodic MIS for the Chairman and leadership. • Drive working capital management, treasury operations, cash flow planning and banking relationships, including term loans, project finance and credit limits. • Implement strong internal controls, SOPs and risk management frameworks suitable for mining operations, hospitality units, educational institutions and project sites. • Ensure full compliance with Companies Act, Ind AS/Indian GAAP, Income Tax, GST and all applicable financial, statutory and regulatory requirements. • Lead tax planning and optimisation, and manage assessments, audits and litigation (direct and indirect taxes). • Evaluate and support major investments, capex, acquisitions, expansions and diversification, preparing robust financial models and business cases. • Champion finance digitisation (ERP, automation, dashboards) and build strong, insight-driven MIS for decision-making. • Build, mentor and retain a high-calibre finance and accounts team across multiple locations. Candidate Profile Education & Credentials • Chartered Accountant (CA) mandatory. • Additional qualifications such as CS/CMA/MBA (Finance) will be an advantage. Experience • 20+ years of relevant post-qualification experience. • At least 5–7 years in a senior leadership role (CFO / Head – Finance / VP – Finance) in a diversified or large single-business group. • Strong exposure to mining/mineral processing is highly preferred; experience in hospitality, construction/real estate, or education will be a strong plus. • Experience in promoter-led / family-owned businesses with multi-location operations. Skills & Attributes • Deep understanding of financial management, structuring, project finance and banking. • Strong grip over taxation, compliance, internal controls and governance. • Strategic, business-partner mindset with the ability to work closely with the Chairman and promoters. • High integrity, ownership mindset, and ability to operate in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment. Compensation & Benefits • Employment Type: Full-time, senior leadership role. • Competitive compensation aligned with experience and market standards. • Staff accommodation will be provided for outstation candidates in/around Katni, as per company norms. • Opportunities to shape Group strategy and work closely with the Chairman and senior leadership team. Work Location • Primary Location: Katni, Madhya Pradesh (Group Head Office). • Required travel to mining sites, hospitality properties and educational campuses as per business needs. How to Apply You may share your profile at: Email: hrdirector@synagroup.in

Requirements

• Financial Strategy
• Budgeting
• Tax Planning
• Internal Controls
• Team Leadership

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant
• CS
• CMA
• MBA (Finance)

Preferred Technologies

• Financial Strategy
• Budgeting
• Tax Planning
• Internal Controls
• Team Leadership

Benefits

• Staff accommodation

About the company

SYNA Group is a diversified Indian business group with interests spanning mining and mineral processing, hospitality (hotels & resorts), education and construction/projects, with operations in central India and beyond. The Group is promoter-led and growth-oriented, with a strong focus on operational excellence and long-term value creation.