Chief Financial Officer - Infra/Real Estate - CA/CFA

Group Chief Financial Officer

Role Summary:

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will act as a strategic partner to the CEO and the Board, offering financial leadership to enable scalable growth, operational excellence, and long-term sustainability. This role oversees financial planning, reporting, capital structure, investor relations, risk management, taxation, and legal-commercial compliance for the organization's operations across a diverse client portfolio.

We are ideally looking at professionals who have been associated with Indian listed firms at leadership level.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Financial Leadership:

- Develop and execute a financial strategy aligned with the organization's long-term vision.

- Advise the CEO and Board on performance, capital allocation, and investments.

Budgeting & Forecasting:

- Lead the annual budgeting process.

- Deliver accurate forecasting models and variance analysis to enable agile decisions.

Cash Flow & Liquidity Management:

- Ensure strong working capital management and liquidity.

- Optimize cash flow through oversight of receivables, payables, and treasury operations.

Capital Structure & Fundraising:

- Define and manage the optimal capital mix for business expansion.

- Lead fundraising initiatives through private, institutional, and strategic investors.

Return on Investment (ROI) & Cost Efficiency:

- Evaluate business verticals and projects for ROI.

- Implement cost optimization strategies without compromising operations.

Financial Reporting & Governance:

- Ensure timely and compliant financial reporting as per statutory requirements.

- Lead internal audits, controls, and governance frameworks.

Investor Relations & Stakeholder Reporting:

- Maintain transparent and structured communication with investors, analysts, and stakeholders.

- Build trust and credibility through consistent financial storytelling.

Taxation & Risk Management:

- Implement effective tax planning strategies.

- Identify and mitigate financial risks through governance policies and insurance.

Legal & Commercial Oversight:

- Partner with legal teams on financial aspects of contracts, negotiations, and regulatory compliance.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

- Budget and Forecasting

- Cash Flow Management

- Profitability

- Investment return

- Capital raising

- Tax Strategy

- Governance

Education & Work Experience:

Educational Requirements - Chartered Accountant (CA) and/or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

Work Experience:

- 18-20+ years of progressive financial leadership experience

- Preferred background in infrastructure, real estate, or asset-heavy service industries

Proven track record in:

- Fundraising, capital markets, and M&A

- Managing finance across geographically dispersed business units