Chief Financial Officer

Description:

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the organizations financial function and support long-term business growth. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving financial strategy, managing investor relations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enabling operational excellence across the organization.

This role requires a strong finance leader with proven expertise in fundraising, financial planning, stakeholder management, and business partnering, preferably within the Higher Education or EdTech sector.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the companys overall financial strategy, planning, and governance framework.

- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, MIS reporting, and financial performance analysis.

- Drive fundraising initiatives including debt, equity, and investor engagement activities.

- Manage investor relations and support board-level financial presentations and reporting.

- Lead financial due diligence processes for investments, partnerships, acquisitions, or strategic initiatives.

- Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, tax, and audit requirements.

- Develop and implement financial controls, policies, and risk management practices.

- Partner with business leaders to support strategic decision-making and operational efficiency.

- Monitor cash flow, working capital, and capital allocation to ensure financial sustainability.

- Build and mentor high-performing finance and accounting teams.

- Coordinate with external stakeholders including auditors, banks, legal advisors, and investors.

- Support organizational expansion plans through financial modeling and business planning.

Desired Candidate Profile:

- Chartered Accountant (CA) with 1218 years of post-qualification experience.

- Strong experience in fundraising, investor relations, and financial due diligence.

- Proven expertise in financial planning, compliance, and strategic finance.

- Prior experience in the Higher Education or EdTech industry is highly preferred.

- Strong understanding of financial controls, taxation, audits, and regulatory frameworks.

- Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Preferred Skills:

- Strategic Financial Planning

- Fundraising & Capital Management

- Investor Relations

- Financial Due Diligence

- Budgeting & Forecasting

- Risk Management & Compliance

- MIS & Financial Reporting

- Business Finance

- Team Leadership

- Stakeholder Management

Education:

PG: CA (Chartered Accountant) mandatory