Head of Finance

We are looking for a dynamic and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead our client organization's Finance, Accounts, Audit, Compliance and Secretarial functions.

About the Role

The ideal candidate will be a qualified Chartered Accountant with 20+ years of experience, preferably in a consumer-facing industry (FMCG, Retail, Consumer Durables), and should have hands-on exposure to IPO planning, fund-raising, and investor relations. Familiarity with financial technology tools like SAP HANA and Salesforce is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead overall financial strategy, planning, budgeting, and forecasting

Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements

Oversee financial controls, cash flow management, working capital optimization, and margin improvement

Lead internal and statutory audits, ensure risk management and adherence to corporate governance norms

Manage all regulatory, tax, and secretarial compliances under Companies Act, Income Tax, GST, etc.

Prepare and lead the company’s IPO readiness – including audit, documentation, due diligence, and roadshows

Lead fund-raising initiatives – equity, debt, structured financing – and manage relationships with banks, VCs, PEs, and financial institutions

Collaborate with external stakeholders such as legal advisors, merchant bankers, and auditors

Manage Board communications, investor presentations, and performance reporting

Drive finance digitization and automation using tools like SAP HANA, Salesforce, and BI dashboards

Qualifications

Qualified CA with a minimum of 20 years of relevant experience

Required Skills

Proven leadership in consumer-facing industries (e.g., FMCG, Retail, D2C)

Demonstrated track record of fund-raising and capital market exposure (IPO experience preferred)

Strong understanding of financial laws, Indian accounting standards, and compliance frameworks

Tech-savvy with working knowledge of SAP HANA, Salesforce, Excel, and modern finance tools

Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills

Preferred Skills

CFO

Chartered Accountant

Finance Strategy

IPO

Fund Raising

SAP HANA

Salesforce

Corporate Governance

Audit & Compliance

Financial Planning

Consumer Industry

Treasury

Investor Relations

Budgeting

Risk Management