Masters Union - Chief Financial Officer

Description:

About the organization:

Masters Union (www.mastersunion.org) is a new-age business school offering industry-immersive business education where the classes are led by top industry leaders and practitioners. It is a first-of-its-kind institute where distinguished leaders from different walks of life have re-imagined business education in order to create effective business professionals for the ever-changing economy. Our leadership consists of alumni from IITs, IIMs, and Ivy League Schools like Stanford and Upenn.

The institute is strategically located in the very heart of Gurugram's business district, flanked by several Fortune 500 companies, in order to provide the ultimate industry immersive and hands-on learning experience from day one. The most ground-breaking feature of its Programme is that the courses are taught by CXOs, MDs, Eminent Public Leaders, and even Members of Parliament, apart from distinguished global faculty from top B-schools who regularly consult with Fortune 500 companies.

In its 5 years of run, Our flagship Post Graduate Program in Technology and Business management has already surpassed the placement records of IIM Ahmedabad and ISB with top-notch recruiters (including Amazon, CitiBank, Microsoft, Unacademy, Razorpay, BCG, Bain) hiring our graduates.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Strategy & Planning:

- Develop and execute the companys financial strategy aligned with business goals.

- Lead long-term financial planning, forecasting, and scenario analysis.

- Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decisions.

2. Financial Management & Operations:

- Oversee budgeting, cash flow management, and working capital optimization.

- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting (monthly, quarterly, annual).

- Implement scalable financial systems, processes, and internal controls.

3. Risk Management & Compliance:

- Identify financial and operational risks; develop mitigation strategies.

- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and accounting standards.

- Oversee audits (internal and external) and maintain strong governance practices.

4. Leadership & Team Management:

- Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team.

- Foster a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.

- Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to align financial operations with business goals.

5. Investor Relations & Stakeholder Management:

- Serve as the primary point of contact for investors, lenders, and financial institutions.

- Prepare board presentations and communicate financial performance effectively.

- Support fundraising, M&A activities, and capital structure optimization.

6. Operational & Business Support:

- Provide financial modeling and analysis for new business initiatives.

- Partner with operational teams to drive profitability and efficiency improvements.

- Support pricing decisions, cost-control initiatives, and performance tracking.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education:

Masterss degree in Finance plus CA

Experience:

- 12+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or corporate strategy.

- Prior experience in a senior financial leadership role (CFO, VP Finance, etc.).

Skills & Competencies:

- Strong financial acumen and analytical skills.

- Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and data-driven decision-making.

- Deep understanding of corporate finance, cash management, and reporting standards.

- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities.

- Strategic thinker with strong business judgment.

- Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced financial tools.