The Chief Financial Officer is a leadership role responsible for driving financial performance, regulatory compliance, and enabling sustainable growth. The role works closely with the CEO and leadership team to align financial planning with business goals, overseeing finance operations across geographies, group companies, and international entities. It is a strategic, hands-on, and execution-focused position.

Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategic Planning:

- Shape and execute financial strategies aligned with business objectives.

- Partner with the CEO and leadership team on growth initiatives-M&A, expansion & JVs.

- Provide data-driven insights for strategic decision-making

Product & Services Pricing:

- Define and implement pricing strategies to drive profitability and competitiveness.

- Conduct cost, margin, and market analysis to support pricing decisions.

Business Finance Projections & Budgeting:

- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning cycles

- Collaborate with all business units and department heads to ensure accurate projections.

- Analyze budget variances and recommend corrective actions.

Financial Operations Oversight:

- Oversee end-to-end finance and accounting functions including: Order to Cash (O2C) and Purchase to Pay (P2P) cycles Treasury and working capital management International accounting and group finances

Financial Reporting & Analysis:

- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with accounting standards.

- Deliver MIS dashboards and performance analytics, highlighting financial performance, trends, and KPIs.

- Drive financial data analysis to identify areas of efficiency and business growth.

IPO Preparation and Execution:

- Oversee the preparation of all financial documents and disclosures required for the IPO, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards (e.g. SEC requirements)

Statutory Compliance & Risk Management:

- Ensure statutory and tax compliance including GST, TDS, Income Tax, and transfer pricing.

- Liaise with external auditors, consultants, and legal advisors for audits and compliance reviews.

- Implement strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure reporting accuracy.

Team Leadership & Development:

- Lead, mentor, and manage the Finance & Accounts team.

- Foster a high-performance culture by setting clear goals, evaluating performance, and supporting learning and development.

Desired Qualifications & Skills

Qualified CA

- Proven experience in raising capital and onboarding investors.

- Direct experience in managing IPO processes.

- 10+ years in Finance & Accounts, with 3+ years in a leadership role in IT/ITES/Product companies.

- Expertise in financial planning, analysis, and business finance.

- Strong knowledge of financial strategy, compliance, and regulatory frameworks.

- Skilled in interpreting complex financial data and driving insights.

- Exposure to international accounting standards and multi-entity, multi-currency operations.

- Excellent leadership, analytical, and stakeholder management capabilities.