KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Strategic Finance & Business Transformation:

- Drive the transformation from unorganized land business to a corporate structure with robust SOPs, ERP, MIS and internal controls.

- Develop 5-year financial roadmap, business plan and project-wise feasibility models for townships, plotting and hotel-brand projects.

- Act as a strategic partner to the MD on land acquisition, JVs, JDAs, and new business verticals.

2. Fund Raising & Treasury Management:

- Lead large-ticket fund raising: Construction Finance, Project Finance, NCDs, Private Equity, AIFs, and Working Capital.

- Structure innovative funding for township infrastructure and plotted inventory monetization.

- Manage relationships with Banks, NBFCs, Investors, Rating Agencies and Financial Institutions.

- Oversee treasury, cash-flow forecasting, and efficient capital allocation across multiple projects.

3. Project Finance & Commercial Acumen:

- Detailed Project Financial Appraisal, IRR/NPV modelling, sensitivity analysis for township & hospitality projects.

- Budgeting, Cost Control and monitoring of infrastructure development costs (roads, utilities, landscaping, clubhouse).

- Revenue recognition strategy for plotting sales, collection efficiency and profitability analysis.

4. Governance, Compliance & Risk:

- Ensure 100% compliance with RERA, Companies Act, Income Tax, GST, and other statutory regulations.

- Implement robust internal audit, risk management framework and corporate governance.

- Lead Due Diligence for investors, land transactions, and hotel brand partnerships.

- Oversee Direct & Indirect Tax planning and optimization.

5. Accounting, MIS & Investor Relations:

- Lead monthly/quarterly MIS, Board Reports, and financial dashboards for management.

- Implement Real Estate ERP as and when required.

- Manage investor reporting, credit rating process, and preparation for future IPO / listing readiness.

- Lead and mentor the finance, accounts and legal/compliance teams.

DESIRED CANDIDATE PROFILE:

- Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) is mandatory. MBA Finance / CFA is an added advantage.

- Experience: 15 - 20+ years of experience, with at least 5+ years as CFO / Head of Finance in a reputed Real Estate Developer handling Township / Plotted Development / Large Infrastructure Projects.

- Should have experience in IPO launch.

- Strong experience in RERA accounting, Project Financing, and Land / JDA commercials.

- Exposure to hospitality real estate or collaboration with hotel brands will be a strong plus.

- Strong network with financial institutions, PE funds and investors in Ahmedabad / Mumbai market.

- Leadership, integrity, and ability to build systems from scratch in a high-growth promoter-driven company.