Chief Financial Officer - Hospital

Position: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location: Pune, India

Industry: Hospitals & Healthcare

Reporting To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role:

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join a fast-growing organization in the hospitals and healthcare sector. The ideal candidate will bring a strong entrepreneurial mindset and experience in scaling healthcare businesses or startups. As CFO, you will play a pivotal role in driving financial strategy, operational excellence, and business growth, working closely with the CEO and leadership team.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the overall financial strategy, planning, forecasting, and budgeting process.

- Oversee cash flow management, working capital optimization, and financial risk management.

- Ensure regulatory compliance, tax planning, and timely audits in accordance with local and industry standards.

- Design and implement financial controls, policies, and reporting structures to support business objectives.

- Provide strategic insights and decision support to the CEO and board on expansion, fundraising, and investment decisions.

- Establish and manage strong banking, investor, and vendor relationships.

- Evaluate and implement cost optimization initiatives and operational improvements across hospital units.

- Lead financial due diligence and integration for potential M&A or new project ventures.

- Build and lead a high-performing finance team, including FP&A, accounting, and MIS functions.

- Ensure timely and accurate internal/external financial reporting.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA in Finance from a reputed institution.

- 15+ years of progressive experience in finance roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership/CFO role.

- Prior experience in the hospitals, healthcare, or healthcare services sector is highly preferred.

- Exposure to start-up, entrepreneurial, or fast-scaling environments.

- Experience in debt/equity fundraising, investor relations, and stakeholder management is a plus.

Key Skills & Attributes:

- Strong strategic and analytical thinking with a hands-on approach.

- Deep understanding of healthcare financial operations and industry metrics.

- Excellent leadership, communication, and team management skills.

- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

- High integrity and commitment to ethical practices.