Chief Financial Officer

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Location: Bangalore, Vasanth Nagar Reports To: MD Role Overview The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key strategic leader responsible for the organization’s financial, legal, and compliance functions. This role ensures sustainable growth, fiscal integrity, and governance excellence while driving business decisions with a balance of risk, performance, and regulatory discipline. The CFO partners closely with the CXOs to shape the company’s long-term financial, legal, and operational strategy. Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Leadership Partner with CXOs to define and execute the organization’s growth and capital strategies. Translate business objectives into financial, legal, and compliance roadmaps. Support M&A, due diligence, and integration initiatives. 2. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial modeling. Build robust scenario planning and performance metrics for all business units. Present actionable financial insights to drive profitability and resource optimization. 3. Treasury & Capital Management Manage cash flow, liquidity, and investment strategies. Optimize capital structure and oversee relationships with investors, banks, and rating agencies. Drive fundraising, debt structuring, and capital deployment aligned with growth priorities. 4. Accounting, Audit & Controls Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. Maintain a strong internal control environment and clean audit track record. Oversee ERP and automation initiatives to improve finance efficiency. 5. Legal & Compliance Lead corporate legal affairs, contracts, and regulatory compliance. Oversee company secretarial activities, statutory filings, and board governance matters. Ensure compliance with corporate laws, tax regulations, data privacy, and labor codes. Partner with external counsel to manage legal risk, litigation, and regulatory interactions. Implement and monitor a strong compliance framework and ethical code of conduct. 6. Risk Management & Governance Develop enterprise risk management (ERM) policies across operational, financial, and legal domains. Anticipate potential business risks and ensure adequate mitigation measures. Build transparent relationships with auditors, regulators, and the Board. 7. Leadership & Culture Build and mentor a high-performing team across finance, legal, and compliance. Promote continuous improvement and capability development within the team. Qualifications Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, or MBA (Finance). 10+ years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role. Proven track record of leading finance and legal/compliance functions in multi-entity environments. Deep understanding of corporate law, taxation, governance, and risk management. Strong experience in investor relations, board communication, and stakeholder management. Skill Sets · Strategic financial planning and business modelling with proficiency in financial modeling tools (Excel, Power BI, etc.) · Capital structuring, fundraising, and investor management · Cost optimization and value engineering · Familiarity with ERP platforms (SAP, Zoho) along with ERP implementation · Contract negotiation and management · Executive presence and board-level communication · Strong analytical and problem-solving orientation · Ethical leadership and sound judgment · Stakeholder alignment and cross-functional influence · Change management and team development · Data-driven decision-making mindset · Understanding of automation, AI, and analytics in finance