Program Manager

Role Overview:

The Program Manager in the CFO Office acts as a strategic enabler to drive cross-functional initiatives, financial transformation projects, and governance processes across Finance, Projects, Procurement, and Commercial functions. This role supports the CFO in ensuring alignment of finance priorities with business goals, while overseeing execution of key programs, reviews, and digital initiatives.

Reporting Structure:

Reports to: CFO

Key Responsibilities

 Drive execution of strategic projects and initiatives from the CFO’s office including financial digitization and automation.

 Manage governance calendars, CFO reviews, and ensure timely tracking of critical deliverables across finance verticals (FP&A, Tax, Treasury, AR/AP, Compliance).

 Act as a liaison between CFO and cross-functional teams including Projects, Procurement, HR, Legal, and Business Heads.

 Prepare & Monitor business performance dashboards and highlight exceptions on financial KPIs, risk areas, and compliance gaps.

 Prepare executive presentations, MIS packs, and board decks.

 Ensure alignment of finance SOPs, risk registers, and program management trackers across all functions.

 Track monthly cash flow, profitability improvement plans, and key business metrics with relevant owners.

 Support fundraising, investor reporting, board updates, and data room management for due diligence cycles.

 Track implementation of internal audit findings, cost optimization initiatives, and working capital improvement plans.

 Facilitate periodic cross-functional review meetings and ensure documentation of action items and follow-ups.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

 On-Time Delivery of CFO Projects and Reviews

 MIS Accuracy and Reporting Timeliness

 Program Milestone Achievement vs Plan

 Stakeholder Satisfaction (Finance & Business Heads)

 Process Efficiency Improvements Tracked

 Closure Rate of Action Items from Internal Audits

Preferred Background

CA / MBA Finance with 1–3 years of experience in finance program management, CFO office, or strategic initiative's role, preferably in Design & Build, EPC, real estate, or infrastructure companies. Strong analytical, coordination, and communication skills with hands-on experience in ERP, dashboards, and cross-functional governance are critical