Senior Strategic Finance Leader

Our organization is seeking a strategic and experienced Chief Financial Officer to lead our finance, legal, compliance, and commercial functions. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic financial guidance, investor relations, risk management, and operational efficiency while driving growth and profitability.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in IT/Services companies, with expertise in investor relations and IPO readiness. They will possess strong knowledge of corporate finance, legal compliance, risk management, and regulations. Additionally, they should have proficiency in ERP systems and outstanding stakeholder management, strategic vision, and communication skills.

• Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling for IT services and group entities.
  • Achieve >10% improvement in forecast accuracy using advanced analytics and automation.
  • Provide real-time financial insights to support decision-making in a dynamic services environment.
• Capital Structure & Treasury Management
  • Optimize capital allocation to support expansion projects, M&A, and digital transformation initiatives.
  • Secure cost-efficient financing, targeting a 15–20% reduction in financing costs.
  • Maintain liquidity with >95% cash flow forecast accuracy.
• Risk Management, Governance & Compliance
  • Implement robust internal controls and risk frameworks tailored to IT services contracts (credit, FX, interest rate).
  • Ensure 100% compliance with financial regulations, tax laws, and IT services-related statutory requirements.
  • Oversee legal, regulatory filings, and contract management with vendors, clients, and partners.
• Operational Efficiency & Process Excellence
  • Standardize finance processes across payroll, billing cycles, AR/AP, and cost control.
  • Drive ERP-based automation (SAP/Oracle/Workday) to cut reporting cycles by 20%.
  • Partner with IT operations for project profitability tracking and cost optimization.
• Revenue Growth, Cost & Margin Management
  • Increase group revenues by 12–15% YoY through strategic pricing and business support.
  • Improve net profit margins by 15–20% through cost rationalization and margin optimization.
  • Lead profitability reviews of IT services projects to identify new revenue streams.
• Investor Relations & IPO Readiness
  • Build and execute a strong investor relations strategy.
  • Prepare the company for IPO readiness including governance, compliance, and reporting frameworks.
  • Engage with external advisors, bankers, and investors for capital market positioning.
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Leadership
  • Act as the financial voice of the company with banks, auditors, investors, and regulatory authorities.
  • Partner with delivery, sales, and procurement teams to ensure aligned financial and operational strategies.
  • Mentor, lead, and scale high-performing finance, legal, and compliance teams across the group.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Chartered Accountant (CA)
• 12–15 years of progressive finance leadership experience, preferably in the services sector
• Proven expertise in investor relations and IPO readiness
• Strong knowledge of corporate finance, legal compliance, risk management, and regulations
• Proficiency in ERP systems
• Outstanding stakeholder management, strategic vision, and communication skills

Benefits:

This role offers a unique opportunity for an experienced financial leader to drive growth, profitability, and corporate governance. If you are a strategic and results-driven professional with a passion for finance and leadership, we encourage you to apply.

Others:

Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, to apply for this exciting opportunity.