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

Chennai

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

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