Chief Financial Officer

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location:     Gurugram, India

Company:   IoTechWorld Avigation Pvt. Ltd.

Reports To: Director

Industry:     Drone Technology | Manufacturing | Agri-Tech | Defence-Tech

About IoTechWorld Avigation Pvt. Ltd.

IoTechWorld is India’s leading drone technology company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and deployment of cutting-edge drones for agriculture, defence, logistics, and consumer applications. We are backed by a vision to transform industries with indigenous innovation and scalable technology.

Role Overview

The CFO will play a strategic and operational leadership role, driving financial discipline, investor readiness, and compliance excellence. This individual will be a key member of the leadership team, helping shape the company’s growth trajectory in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.

Key Responsibilities

🔹 Strategic Financial Leadership

• Drive long-term financial planning aligned with the company’s strategic goals.
• Act as a financial advisor to the CEO and Board, providing insights on business performance, fundraising, and capital allocation.
• Lead valuation modelling and investor relations during funding rounds.

🔹 Fundraising & Investor Management

• Prepare and present financials for venture capital, private equity, and government funding initiatives.
• Liaise with potential and current investors, financial institutions, and government agencies.

🔹 Financial Operations & Controls

• Establish and oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management processes.
• Ensure robust internal controls, cost optimization, and operational efficiencies across departments.

🔹 Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure timely and accurate compliance with statutory, tax, audit, and regulatory requirements (e.g., MCA, GST, ROC, Income Tax, FEMA).
• Monitor risk exposure and lead risk mitigation strategies including insurance, forex, and legal frameworks.

🔹 ERP & Technology Integration

• Spearhead integration of ERP systems, MIS dashboards, and real-time reporting to support data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborate with tech teams to ensure financial oversight of R&D projects and drone manufacturing pipelines.

Qualifications & Skills

• CA / CMA / MBA (Finance) from a reputed institute; CFA is a plus.
• Minimum 12–15 years of progressive financial leadership experience, preferably in a tech/manufacturing or startup environment.
• Experience in fundraising (equity or debt), M&A, investor relations, and strategic finance.
• Strong understanding of Indian regulatory and compliance frameworks.
• High proficiency in financial modelling, ERP systems, and data analytics tools.
• Leadership presence, analytical rigor, and strong communication skills.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in aerospace, electronics, defense, or hardware-tech industry.
• Exposure to government projects, subsidies, or public-private partnerships.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, high-growth startup environment.