Job Description
Role Summary
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a strategic business partner to the CEO and executive leadership team, responsible for driving the company’s financial strategy, ensuring financial integrity, and supporting sustainable growth. The CFO oversees all financial functions including financial planning & analysis, accounting, treasury, taxation, compliance, risk management, and investor relations.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Partner with the CEO and Board to shape and execute the company’s long-term financial strategy.
Provide strategic insights on business performance, growth opportunities, capital allocation, and risk.
Support mergers, acquisitions, divestments, and strategic partnerships.
Lead scenario planning, forecasting, and business modeling to guide decision-making.
Financial Planning & Performance Management
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning.
Monitor financial performance against targets and provide actionable insights.
Drive cost optimization, margin improvement, and profitability initiatives.
Establish and track KPIs aligned with business objectives.
Accounting, Controls & Compliance
Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with applicable accounting standards (Ind AS / IFRS / GAAP).
Oversee internal controls, audits, and statutory compliance.
Ensure compliance with tax laws, regulatory requirements, and corporate governance standards.
Strengthen financial systems, processes, and policies.
Treasury, Cash Flow & Capital Management
Manage cash flow, working capital, and liquidity to support business operations.
Oversee banking relationships, financing, debt management, and investments.
Lead capital-raising activities including equity, debt, and other funding options.
Optimize capital structure and manage financial risk.
Risk Management & Governance
Identify, assess, and mitigate financial, operational, and market risks.
Ensure robust enterprise risk management practices.
Support the Board and Audit Committee with transparent reporting and governance oversight.
Leadership & Team Management
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance team.
Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
Collaborate cross-functionally with business leaders to enable growth.
Key Qualifications & Experience
Education
Chartered Accountant (CA) / CPA / CFA / MBA (Finance) or equivalent.
Experience
12–20+ years of progressive experience in finance, with significant leadership responsibility.
Proven experience as a CFO or senior finance leader in a complex organization.
Strong exposure to strategic finance, FP&A, compliance, and capital markets.
Experience working with Boards, investors, and external stakeholders.
Key Skills & Competencies
Strategic and commercial acumen
Strong financial analysis and problem-solving skills
Excellent leadership and stakeholder management abilities
High integrity, governance mindset, and attention to detail
Ability to operate in fast-paced, evolving environments
Success Measures
Financial performance and profitability improvement
Strong cash flow and capital efficiency
Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting
Robust compliance and risk management
Effective finance team leadership and capability building
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