Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer (CFO), with 20+ years of leadership experience in finance and accounting. The role requires a seasoned professional who can provide strategic financial guidance and ensure the financial health and growth of the organization.

Key responsibilities :

• Financial Strategy & Planning: Develop and execute comprehensive financial strategies aligning with the company's long-term goals and vision. Lead annual planning and Budgeting
• Financial Reporting & Compliance: Oversee all financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance with accounting standards and Companies Act. Manage relationships with external auditors, ensuring smooth audit processes. Ensure transparency over the financial performance of the organization.
• Cash Flow & Capital Management: Monitor and optimize cash flow to maintain liquidity and support operational efficiency and growth. Manage banking relationships and treasury functions. ensuring efficient deployment of funds.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks, including interest rate eisk, credit risks, and cyber risks. Etc. Develop and implement internal controls and governance frameworks to safeguard company assets.
• Strategic Leadership & Stakeholder Management: Act as a strategic business partner to the CEO and other executives, providing insights and recommendations for high-level business decisions. Manage relationships with investors, board members, and regulatory bodies, ensuring clear and transparent communication. Lead and mentor the finance team, creating a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Technology & Digital Transformation: Drive finance digitalization, system implementation/enhancement. Improve reporting systems, financial analytics and process efficiency with focus on automation. Identify and address skill gaps, and collaborate effectively with other departments and stakeholders.

Qualification:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) / Master of Business Administration (MBA) with specialization in Finance

Experience:

• Minimum of 20 years + of experience in senior financial leadership roles, preferably within BFSI sector. Proven track record in fund management, capital raising, and efficient capital allocation. Experience in IPO planning and execution and knowledge of rules and regulations.
• Essential Skills: Financial Acumen Deep understanding of accounting principles, financial planning, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Strategic Thinking & Vision: Ability to align financial plans with business goals and envision the company's long-term financial success.
• Leadership & Team Management: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and motivate finance teams and collaborate effectively with other departments.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication (written and verbal), negotiation, and presentation skills. Proven track record of effective interaction with investors, board members, and senior executives.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to interpret complex financial data and address financial challenges.
• Risk Management: Expertise in identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial and operational risks. Regulatory Compliance: Thorough knowledge of relevant financial regulations (e.g., RBI, SEBI guidelines, Companies Act regulations, GST).
• Technology Proficiency: Proven track record of financial system implementation, process improvement and re-engineering, financial modeling, data analytics, etc.
• Adaptability & Resilience: Ability to navigate dynamic business environments, adapt and manage change.
• Ethics & Integrity: High commitment to ethical standards and transparent financial practices with highest level of integrity. Knowledge and experience of Legal and Secretarial functions will be an added advantage.
• The CFO will report to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and work closely with the board of directors.