Chief Financial Officer

Description:

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location: Bangalore

Reporting To: Managing Director

Experience Required: 10+ years in Finance, including minimum 5 years in a senior financial leadership role

Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA)

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic financial leader to oversee and drive our financial operations, corporate finance initiatives, and long-term business planning. The CFO will play a pivotal role in ensuring financial discipline, supporting business expansion, and advising the leadership team on financial and operational decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management & Operations:

- Lead and manage all core financial functions including accounting, budgeting, treasury, taxation, and statutory compliance.

- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting as per regulatory requirements and accounting standards.

- Monitor cash flow, liquidity, working capital efficiency, and overall financial health.

- Drive efficiency in billing, receivables management, and client collection processes.

- Oversee preparation and submission of tax documentation (GST, Income Tax, etc.).

- Ensure accurate and compliant financial documentation for ISO and other regulatory certifications.

Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis:

- Lead annual and multi-year budget planning; support MD in strategic financial direction.

- Develop forward-looking financial strategies aligned to business objectives.

- Conduct analysis, forecasting, investor-grade financial modelling, and scenario planning.

- Track market trends (including NSE insights) to assess risks and opportunities.

- Support evaluation of investment opportunities, business expansions, and capital structuring.

Corporate Finance & Investor Relations:

- Manage fundraising (debt/equity), banking relationships, and investor communication.

- Lead M&A, due diligence, and capital allocation initiatives.

- Negotiate financing agreements, commercial contracts, and strategic partnerships.

Revenue & Cost Management:

- Partner with business units to ensure timely invoicing and revenue assurance.

- Review customer contracts for tax implications and profitability.

- Implement strong cost controls, budget adherence, and fund utilization monitoring.

- Support planning for compensation increments, bonuses, and operational expenditures.

Leadership & Team Development:

- Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing finance team of 67 professionals.

- Define KPIs, monitor performance, and build a culture of accountability and collaboration.

- Hire and develop finance talent in alignment with organizational growth.

Risk Management & Compliance:

- Identify and mitigate financial, operational, and market risks.

- Establish internal financial controls and ensure protection of company assets.

- Oversee internal/external audits and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.

- Develop frameworks for secure storage, movement, and protection of financial assets.

Key Skills & Competencies:

- Strong knowledge of corporate finance, taxation, financial laws, and governance standards.

- Advanced proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, analytics, and financial modelling.

- Demonstrated experience in equity/debt fundraising, banking, and investor engagement.

- Strong leadership presence with excellent communication and decision-making skills.

- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with business, HR, admin, and operations teams.

- High integrity, strategic thinking, and Board-facing capabilities.

Preferred Experience:

- Hands-on experience in SAP implementation or working in SAP-enabled environments.

- Proven experience in leading finance transformation initiatives and process automation.