Chief Financial Officer

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Industry: Dental DevicesLocation: Hyderabad, IndiaExperience: Minimum 12+ yearsQualification: Chartered Accountant (CA)Specialization: Financial Reporting | Corporate Finance | Controllership | Business Strategy

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Financial Officer to lead the finance function for an established dental devices company with a proven track record in product quality, regulatory compliance and clinician partnerships. The CFO will be accountable for financial reporting, corporate finance, controllership, risk management and driving operational efficiency to support measurable, sustainable growth. This role requires deep regulatory knowledge, practical business partnering skills and the ability to present data-driven recommendations to the executive team and Board. The CFO will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and will work closely with the executive leadership team and the Board of Directors as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver timely, accurate statutory and management reporting (including month-end close targets and consolidated reports) to ensure regulatory compliance and support executive decision-making.
• Lead budgeting, rolling forecasts, scenario modelling and three-to-five-year financial planning to inform strategic priorities and capital allocation.
• Optimize cash flow and working capital through targeted initiatives (collections, inventory management and supplier terms) to improve liquidity and operational performance.
• Maintain robust controllership and internal control frameworks (audit readiness, SOX-like controls where applicable) to mitigate financial and compliance risk.
• Partner with business leaders to translate strategy into financial targets, KPI dashboards and actionable plans, delivering clear trade-off analyses and sensitivity assessments.
• Drive finance transformation and automation (ERP improvements, RPA, cloud-based consolidation and reporting tools) to shorten close cycles, increase data accuracy and scale insights.
• Oversee treasury operations, banking relationships, covenant management and funding strategies, including working capital facilities and hedging approaches where relevant.
• Build, mentor and develop a high-performing finance team through structured development plans, succession planning and performance metrics that encourage transparency and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA) with a minimum of 12 years of senior finance leadership experience.
• Proven experience in statutory and management reporting, corporate finance, controllership and audit management.
• Track record of managing regulatory interactions and implementing internal control frameworks to support audit readiness.
• Experience developing and executing financial strategy in complex operating environments, including capital allocation and cost optimisation programs.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate financial implications clearly to commercial and clinical teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within manufacturing, healthcare or medical device industries, ideally with exposure to dental equipment or related clinical products.
• Cross-industry experience that demonstrates the ability to adapt financial practices to varied operational models.
• Hands-on involvement in finance transformation initiatives, ERP implementations and automation of financial processes.
• Proven capability in treasury management, working capital optimisation and delivering cash-flow improvements.
• Exposure to international accounting standards (e.g., IFRS) and multinational reporting environments is a plus.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen, sound judgement and the ability to prioritise trade-offs in ambiguous situations.
• Resilient, pragmatic leader who drives measurable process improvements (for example, cost-to-serve or lean finance initiatives) and integrates sustainability considerations into financial decision-making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for leading cross-functional teams, engaging clinicians and presenting to senior stakeholders.

Perks & Benefits

• Excellent salary package up to INR 45 LPA
• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, performance-based incentives, and retirement plan
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• Supportive and inclusive work environment fostering innovation and collaboration
• Flexible work arrangements and employee wellness programs

Application & Logistics

• How to apply: Please submit your CV, a brief cover letter outlining relevant experience, and current & expected compensation to include "CFO - Hyderabad" in the subject line to
• Reporting line: The CFO will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and will work closely with the executive leadership team and the Board of Directors.
• Notice period expectations: Candidates should be able to join within 30-60 days of accepting an offer; immediate availability is advantageous. Please state your current notice period in your application.
• Relocation & travel requirements: This is a Hyderabad-based role. Candidates must be willing to relocate to Hyderabad if not local; relocation assistance may be offered for the right candidate (details negotiable). The role requires domestic travel up to 20-30% and occasional international travel for partnerships, regulatory meetings or conferences.
• Confidentiality: All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Early-stage interviews may be conducted virtually.
• Recruitment process: Typical process includes an initial HR screen, two rounds of interviews with senior leadership, and a final discussion with the Board. References and background checks will be required prior to offer.