Chief Financial Officer - SaaS - CA

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - SaaS Company

Experience : 15- 23 years experience

Qualification: Chartered accountant

Role Overview:

The CFO will serve as a strategic partner to the founders and leadership team, driving financial strategy, growth enablement, and investor confidence. This role demands a forward-looking leader with a strong business/product growth mindset, capable of balancing top-line acceleration with disciplined financial stewardship.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Financial Leadership & Value Creation:

- Own financial strategy to enable ARR growth, supporting investment decisions with robust forecasting and scenario planning.

- Lead financial due diligence, fundraising (Series A/B), and investor relations, ensuring transparency and credibility.

- Drive annual budgeting and resource allocation aligned with company objectives to maximize organizational performance.

- Execute pricing optimization and SaaS migration strategies, delivering measurable revenue uplift.

- Manage liquidity, cash flow, and investment strategies to safeguard stability during market downturns.

- Develop high-impact board presentations and MIS reports, strengthening stakeholder confidence and enabling informed decisions.

Business Performance & Decision Support:

- Partner with the CEO and founders to shape operational cadence and reporting frameworks.

- Provide strategic advice to challenge authority, investors, and the board, acting as a co-owner of growth strategy.

- Implement profitability analysis across products, departments, and regions to drive data-backed portfolio decisions.

- Lead investment evaluations and ROI maximization initiatives to fuel sustainable growth.

- Contribute to margin improvement through cost optimization and efficiency programs.

Governance & Compliance:

- Ensure compliance frameworks and processes are robust, while digitizing financial operations for scalability.

- Enhance investor reporting and corporate governance to support growth plans and international expansion.

Candidate Profile:

- Chartered accountant with 15 + years of overall experience and atleast 3+ years as CFO/ Head of Finance with a proven track record in SaaS or technology-driven businesses with ARR-focused growth strategies.

- Demonstrated success in fundraising, investor management, and delivering value creation (PE/VC exits preferred).

- Strong ability to challenge and influence senior stakeholders while maintaining collaborative leadership.

- Expertise in financial modelling, pricing strategy, and operational efficiency.

- Growth-oriented mindset with comfort in managing burn while prioritizing top-line acceleration.