CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO) - EBG GROUP

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

At EBG Group, we are driven by a no-nonsense approach to solving real-world problems. We don’t just focus on ideas; we focus on tangible solutions that create value & positively impact industries.

Our vision is to continue leading the charge in shaping industries that matter in today’s modern world by addressing challenges head-on and making things right.

EBG Group is a diversified business group established in 2019, partnering with global brands and operating across multiple industries including retail showrooms, cafeterias, franchise networks, and emerging business verticals.

Driven by a results-oriented and execution-focused mindset, EBG Group is scaling rapidly through franchise-led expansion, asset-light models, and strategic partnerships.

Chief Financial Officer

Company Website – www.theebg.com

Position Overview/Role Objective

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be a core leadership team member, responsible for driving the financial strategy, governance, capital structure, profitability, and risk management of EBG Group across all business verticals.

The CFO will ensure financial discipline, investor confidence, compliance excellence, and scalable financial systems to support aggressive growth, franchise expansion, and long-term value creation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Strategy & Leadership

• Formulate and execute

  group-level financial strategy

  aligned with Chairman’s vision and business goals.
• Act as a

  strategic advisor

  to the Chairman, COO, and Business Heads on growth, profitability, and capital allocation.
• Drive

  long-term financial planning

  , scenario modeling, and risk assessment for diversified businesses.
• Lead financial decision-making for new ventures, franchise models, and expansion plans.

2. Group Finance & Governance

• Oversee

  end-to-end finance function

  including accounting, controllership, compliance, taxation, and reporting.
• Ensure

  accurate, timely, and transparent financial reporting

  at outlet, business-unit, and group level.
• Establish strong

  financial governance frameworks

  , internal controls, and approval hierarchies.
• Ensure adherence to accounting standards, statutory laws, and corporate governance norms.

3. Budgeting, Forecasting & Performance Management

• Lead

  annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and strategic financial plans

  .
• Review and monitor

  P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow

  across all business units.
• Drive

  profitability analysis

  , margin improvement initiatives, and cost optimization.
• Conduct

  monthly financial reviews

  with Business Heads and present insights to top management.

4. Cash Flow, Treasury & Capital Management

• Manage

  working capital optimization

  , cash flow forecasting, and liquidity planning.
• Oversee banking relationships, fund utilization, and treasury operations.
• Ensure disciplined management of receivables, payables, and vendor financing.
• Build a strong financial structure to support scale without cash strain.

5. Compliance, Audit & Risk Management

• Ensure full compliance with

  GST, TDS, Income Tax, PF, ESI, ROC

  , and other statutory requirements.
• Lead statutory, internal, and special audits; ensure audit readiness at all times.
• Identify financial, operational, and regulatory risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Strengthen fraud prevention, internal audits, and compliance monitoring systems.

6. MIS, Reporting & Decision Support

• Develop

  robust MIS dashboards

  for Chairman & leadership team.
• Track KPIs such as outlet-wise revenue, profitability, ROI, payback periods, and asset efficiency.
• Deliver data-driven insights for strategic decisions and corrective actions.
• Institutionalize a culture of

  numbers-driven management

  .

7. Fundraising, Investor & Stakeholder Management

• Support

  fundraising initiatives

  , debt structuring, and investor interactions (if applicable).
• Prepare financial decks, valuation models, and due diligence documentation.
• Act as key interface with

  investors, banks, auditors, and financial institutions

  .
• Strengthen investor confidence through governance, transparency, and performance.

8. Expansion, Capex & Business Evaluation

• Evaluate

  new business opportunities, franchise models, and acquisitions

  .
• Prepare feasibility studies, IRR/ROI analysis, and capital allocation plans.
• Monitor capex utilization and ensure returns meet expectations.
• Support leadership in scaling businesses sustainably.

9. Systems, Processes & Automation

• Drive implementation of

  ERP / financial systems

  suitable for multi-location, franchise-driven operations.
• Automate finance processes for billing, inventory, vendor payments, and reporting.
• Build scalable finance architecture for rapid growth.
• Lead finance transformation initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• CA / ICWA / MBA (Finance)

  – Mandatory
• 15–18 years of progressive finance leadership experience
• Prior experience in:
• Multi-outlet retail / franchise businesses
• Hospitality / food chains / showroom-based operations
• Strong exposure to:
• Strategic finance
• Fundraising / banking
• Governance & compliance
• Scaling businesses

Key Skills & Competencies

·       Strategic thinking with hands-on execution capability

·       Strong leadership and people management skills

·       Excellent stakeholder and investor communication

·       Deep understanding of Indian taxation and regulatory framework

·       Advanced financial modelling & analytical ability

·       High ownership, integrity, and decision-making maturity

Reporting To

• You will report to the ChaIrman of the EBG Group

Reporting Office

·       You will be based at EBG Group Central Office, Hitech City Area, Hyderabad

·       Working Hours – 10 am to 7 pm, 6 days working in a week.

Salary Package

·       CTC: Open & Commensurate with Experience

·       Competitive leadership-level compensation with growth-linked upside