Chief Financial Officer

Role & responsibilities

1. Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling processes.

• Monitor and prepare detailed management reports for informed decision-making.

• Optimize cost structures and ensure efficient allocation of resources.

2.Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute the company's financial strategy aligned with business objectives.

• Act as a key advisor to the CEO/Board on financial planning, capital structure, mergers & acquisitions, and investment opportunities.

• Provide insights and recommendations on business performance, profitability, and growth.

3.

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting as per statutory requirements (Companies Act, Income Tax, GST, etc.).

• Oversee audits, internal controls, and compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks.

• Liaise with auditors, banks, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders.

4.

• Manage cash flow, working capital, and liquidity to support operations and growth.

• Develop policies for risk management, credit control, and investment decisions.

• Lead fundraising efforts through equity, debt, or other financial instruments.

5.

• Present financial results, budgets, and risk assessments at board meetings.

• Ensure corporate governance best practices and compliance with statutory filings.

• Support the board in strategic initiatives including acquisitions & restructuring.

6. Team Leadership

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance and accounts team.

• Foster a culture of accountability, ethics, and continuous improvement within the finance function.

Preferred candidate profile

• Chartered Accountant (CA) / MBA (Finance) from a reputed institution.

• 12-18 years of progressive financial leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership/CFO/Finance Director role in a limited company.

• Proven track record in financial strategy, risk management, and compliance.

• Strong knowledge of Indian financial regulations, Companies Act, SEBI guidelines, taxation, and audit processes.

• Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, M&A, and investor relations.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• High integrity, strategic thinking ability, and decision-making acumen.