- We are seeking a dynamic, proven, and operationally astute Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join the executive leadership team of a leading real estate developer based in Delhi. This role requires a visionary leader with a deep understanding of the regulatory and financial complexities of the real estate sector, or high-growth startup environment, coupled with non-negotiable experience in handling a successful Initial Public Offering (IPO).

- The CFO will be a strategic partner to the CEO, responsible for driving profitable growth, securing capital, ensuring robust compliance, and steering the company toward future financial milestones.

Key Requirements & Responsibilities:

1. Financial Strategy & Capital Management

- Strategic Growth Planning: Develop and execute the long-term financial strategy, including forecasting, scenario planning, and capital allocation decisions to support the company's aggressive development pipeline and expansion goals.

- Fundraising & Investor Relations: Lead all capital-raising initiatives, including debt financing, private equity, and structured finance specific to real estate projects. Manage and strengthen relationships with investors, bankers, and financial institutions.

- Cash Flow & Treasury: Oversee sophisticated treasury functions, ensuring optimal working capital management, liquidity, and mitigating financial risks (currency, interest rate).

2. IPO & Corporate Finance Leadership (Mandatory)

- IPO Execution: Provide comprehensive leadership in preparing the organization for a public listing (IPO). This includes deep involvement in due diligence, restructuring, financial reporting standardization (Ind AS/IFRS), and liaising with investment banks, legal counsel, and regulatory bodies (SEBI).

- M&A/Structuring: Evaluate potential mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures (JVs). Lead the financial structuring of complex project financing deals and large-scale land acquisitions.

- Corporate Governance: Establish and maintain best-in-class corporate governance frameworks, financial controls, and internal audit mechanisms to ensure transparency and fiduciary responsibility.

3. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

- Budgeting & Forecasting: Oversee all budgeting, financial modeling, and long-range forecasting activities, providing accurate and timely reporting to the Board and executive team.

- Performance Analysis: Drive detailed project-level financial analysis, tracking profitability, cost-to-complete, IRR, and NPV for all ongoing and planned real estate projects. Implement systems for granular cost control and value engineering across construction phases.

- Cost Management: Implement effective cost management strategies across all corporate and project expenses to maximize operational efficiency and profit margins.

4. Accounting, Compliance & Risk Management

- Statutory Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to all statutory, regulatory, and tax compliance requirements relevant to the Real Estate sector (e.g., RERA, GST, Income Tax).

- Financial Reporting: Own the entire financial reporting process, ensuring timely and accurate preparation of consolidated financial statements in compliance with accounting standards (Ind AS).

- Risk Management: Identify, assess, and manage financial, operational, and regulatory risks impacting the business, developing robust mitigation strategies.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Qualification (Mandatory): Must be a Chartered Accountant (CA) qualified professional.

- Experience: 15-18 years of total progressive finance experience, with substantial time spent in senior leadership roles.

- Industry Experience (Mandatory): Proven senior finance experience within the Real Estate, Infrastructure, or high-growth Startup/E-commerce environment.

- IPO Experience (Non-Negotiable): A documented, proven track record of successfully leading or being a primary architect in the preparation and execution of an Initial Public Offering (IPO).

- Leadership & Strategy: Exceptional leadership skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to articulate complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders, the Board, and external investors.