Description: Job Description: Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - M3A

Reporting To: Group Founders / Board

About M3A

M3A is a fast-growing multi-venture group building technology-led businesses across wealth management, real estate rentals, and financial software. Our portfolio includes:

- A modern Wealth Management FinTech platform in Europe

- A digital marketplace simplifying rental accommodation in India

- A full-suite financial reporting & accounting SaaS for SMEs/MSMEs in Europe

We are now seeking a strategic, hands-on Group CFO to build and scale financial systems across all entities.

Role Overview:

The Group CFO will be responsible for end-to-end financial stewardship across all M3A businesses. This includes multi-entity accounting, cross-border compliance, financial planning, internal controls, treasury, fundraising support, and ensuring all business units operate with financial discipline and clarity. This is a high-ownership role for someone who enjoys both strategy and execution and can bring order, insight, and structure across fast-scaling companies.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Group Financial Strategy & Control

- Drive financial strategy for the group, aligning it with business goals across WealthTech, SaaS, and Marketplace models.

- Build group-wide budgets, forecasts, MIS, and board dashboards.

- Strengthen internal controls, policies, and governance frameworks.

2. Multi-Entity Accounting & Compliance

- Oversee books of accounts and audits for all 3 entities (India + international structures).

- Ensure compliance with GST, TDS, RBI, FEMA, ROC and cross-border requirements.

- Set up standardized accounting practices across businesses.

3. Financial Planning & Analysis

- Build financial models, business cases, pricing models, and unit economics for each venture.

- Provide insights on profitability, cost optimization, and cash burn.

- Establish KPIs and drive monthly performance reviews.

4. Treasury, Cash Flow & Working Capital

- Manage cash flow, intercompany transfers, reserves, and capital allocation.

- Oversee vendor payments, collections, and banking relationships.

- Optimize fund utilization across group companies.

5. Fundraising & Investor Relations

- Support founders during fundraisingdata rooms, financial due diligence, narratives, projections.

- Maintain investor MIS, reporting, and compliance.

6. Legal, Risk & Contracts

- Oversee financial clauses in vendor, client, and partnership agreements.

- Ensure risk management frameworks are implemented.

- Liaise with external counsel, auditors, and government bodies.

7. Leadership & Team Building

- Build and mentor lean finance teams for each entity.

- Implement technology-enabled finance systems (ERP, billing, subscription management, etc.).

- Drive a culture of accuracy, accountability, and clarity.

Must-Haves:

- CA / CFA / MBA Finance with 5-8 years of post-qualification experience.

- Experience handling multi-entity, cross-functional finance roles.

- Strong understanding of SaaS metrics, marketplace economics, and financial services compliances.

- Hands-on with accounting systems, financial modeling, and audit/compliance cycles.

- Ability to operate in structured + unstructured environments.

Good-to-Have:

- Exposure to international accounting or European/UK compliance.

- Experience in venture-backed or founder-led high-growth companies.

- Ability to work closely with product and engineering teams (for Sinfonia + automation initiatives).