Chief Executive Officer(Part Time)

Job Description: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location: Palakkad, Kerala (On-site at Kairali Ayurvedic Healing Village)

Type: Full-Time / Part-Time (Open to Fractional/Retainer Start)

Reports To: Executive Director – Abhilash K. Ramesh

Start Date: ASAP

About Us

Kairali Ayurvedic Group is a globally recognized leader in authentic Ayurveda, with a legacy rooted in Kerala's healing traditions and a footprint that spans wellness retreats, product innovation, and therapeutic excellence. Our flagship property, the Ayurvedic Healing Village, blends Vedic wisdom with world-class hospitality to serve wellness seekers from around the globe.

We are now seeking a visionary Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead and institutionalize our finance function during a critical phase of growth, digitization, and global expansion.

Role Overview

As CFO, you will be responsible for establishing and scaling Kairali's financial systems, ensuring fiscal discipline, and aligning economic strategy with the company's Ayurvedic values and sustainable business goals.

This is a strategic leadership role requiring both hands-on execution and high-level financial vision.

Key Responsibilities Financial Strategy & Leadership

• Design and execute Kairali's short- and long-term financial roadmap
• Align financial models with Ayurvedic service delivery and wellness outcomes
• Collaborate with the Executive Director on expansion, franchising, and investment strategy

Systems & Reporting

• Set up accounting infrastructure (Chart of Accounts, cost centers, reporting systems)
• Build P&L models by service line (retreats, therapies, products, training, teleconsults)
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting

Cost Management & Efficiency

• Create costing frameworks for Panchakarma programs, herbal products, and operations
• Optimize procurement of herbs, oils, and ingredients with minimal waste
• Track therapist utilization, product use per treatment, and guest yield

Pricing & Profitability

• Develop dynamic pricing strategies across therapies, retreats, and seasonal packages
• Monitor margins by program type, guest nationality, and duration of stay
• Integrate Ayurvedic complexity into pricing logic (e.g., Rasayana vs. Abhyanga)

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with GST, income tax, and healthcare regulations
• Manage vendor contracts, financial audits, and internal controls

Wellness-Aligned Culture

• Build a finance team trained in wellness-sensitive accounting
• Educate non-finance staff (therapists, doctors, kitchen) on cost-conscious operations
• Drive data-driven decision-making across the organization

Required Qualifications Education:

• CA / MBA Finance / CPA (preferred)
• Additional certification in hospitality, healthcare, or sustainable business is a plus

Experience:

• 10 years in finance leadership roles (hospitality, healthcare, or wellness preferred)
• Proven success in setting up finance functions from scratch
• Experience with Ayurvedic, natural, or impact-driven businesses is a strong advantage

Skills:

• Strong grasp of accounting platforms (Tally, Zoho Books, or ERP)
• Proficient in building dashboards (Excel, Power BI, Google Data Studio)
• Excellent communication and team-building skills

Desired Traits

• Deep respect for Ayurveda and Indian traditional knowledge systems
• Strategic thinker with hands-on execution ability
• Transparent, ethical, and growth-oriented
• Comfortable working from a retreat environment in Kerala

Compensation

• Full-Time: ₹40–60 LPA (based on experience) performance bonus
• Fractional/Part-Time Start: ₹1.5–2.5 Lakhs/month (3–6 month engagement)
• Housing and meals may be provided on campus (for on-site role)
• Long-term incentives negotiable (profit share / ESOP / impact-linked bonus)

How to Apply

Please send your resume, a brief cover letter (max 300 words), and 2 references to:

Subject: Application – CFO – [Your Name]

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