Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Company: Carbelim

Location: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

Job Type: Full-time

Department: Finance & Strategy

Experience: 12–18 years

Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA)

Industry: Climate Technology | Biotechnology | Engineering

About Carbelim

Carbelim is an IIT Madras Research Park-incubated climate technology company developing innovative biological carbon capture systems powered by microalgae. We combine biotechnology, mechanical engineering, environmental science and intelligent monitoring to build practical climate solutions for buildings, industries, public spaces and smart cities.

Our product portfolio includes Carbon Bio-Facade systems, Carbelim Tree, AirForest, BioDivider panels, PureAir Tower and custom photobioreactors, supported by IoT-enabled monitoring and environmental analytics.

Job Overview

Carbelim is seeking an experienced, commercially minded Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead its finance function and work closely with the CEO, founders and leadership team.

The successful candidate will drive financial strategy, cash-flow management, budgeting, fundraising support, financial reporting, risk management and corporate governance. This role requires a hands-on finance leader who can build scalable financial systems, strengthen financial discipline and support the company's transition from product development to commercial growth.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in financial leadership, fundraising, financial modelling, manufacturing or project-based businesses, and managing finance operations in a growing organisation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Strategy and Planning

- Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with business objectives and growth plans.

- Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, financial modelling and scenario analysis.

- Evaluate capital allocation, investments and business expansion opportunities.

- Provide actionable financial insights to support strategic decision-making.

2. Cash Flow and Treasury Management

- Manage cash flow, working capital, cash runway, burn rate and liquidity planning.

- Develop and maintain rolling cash-flow forecasts.

- Oversee banking relationships, collections, payables and financing arrangements.

- Improve financial discipline and ensure effective utilisation of funds.

3. Fundraising and Investor Relations

- Lead financial preparation for equity fundraising, debt financing and grant funding.

- Develop financial models, valuation scenarios, funding plans and investor presentations.

- Coordinate investor due diligence and maintain an organised financial data room.

- Support founders in funding discussions, negotiations and financial decision-making.

- Prepare financial updates and reports for investors and the Board.

4. Accounting and Financial Reporting

- Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing.

- Ensure accurate financial statements, management accounts and budget-versus-actual reports.

- Maintain appropriate accounting policies, reconciliations and financial documentation.

- Establish reliable financial reporting processes to support business growth.

5. Commercial and Project Finance

- Monitor product costing, bills of materials (BOM), manufacturing overheads and inventory.

- Analyse product, project and customer profitability.

- Evaluate pricing, quotations, payment terms, contracts and project margins.

- Support financial planning for product development, manufacturing, installation and maintenance.

6. Compliance, Governance and Risk Management

- Oversee applicable statutory, tax, financial reporting and corporate compliance requirements.

- Coordinate with statutory auditors, tax advisers, company secretaries, banks and legal advisers.

- Establish internal financial controls, approval processes, procurement controls and fraud-prevention measures.

- Maintain audit-ready financial records and ensure timely completion of applicable filings and audits.

- Coordinate grant utilisation reporting and relevant cross-border financial matters where applicable.

7. Team Leadership and Financial Systems

- Build and develop a capable finance team suited to the company's growth stage.

- Implement scalable accounting, ERP, reporting and financial approval systems.

- Improve financial processes, reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.

- Work cross-functionally with leadership, operations, engineering, sales and other teams.

Required Qualifications and Experience

- Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is required.

- 12–18 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, financial planning or corporate finance.

- At least 3–5 years of experience leading a finance function as a CFO, Finance Head, Financial Controller or in an equivalent leadership position.

- Demonstrated experience supporting or leading fundraising, lender due diligence or investor financial reviews.

- Strong expertise in financial modelling, budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow management and working capital.

- Experience managing financial reporting, audits, accounting operations and internal controls.

- Experience in a startup, growth-stage company, manufacturing business, industrial technology company or project-based organisation.

- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong working knowledge of accounting or ERP systems such as Tally, Zoho Books or equivalent.

- Strong communication, analytical, leadership and commercial decision-making skills.

- High integrity and the ability to handle confidential financial and investor information.

Preferred Qualifications and Additional Skills

- MBA in Finance or another relevant postgraduate qualification.

- Experience in climate technology, clean technology, biotechnology, hardware, industrial products or deep-tech startups.

- Experience with Power BI, financial dashboards, ERP implementation or automated reporting systems.

- Familiarity with grant-funded projects, sustainability-linked funding and international financial operations.

- Experience evaluating manufacturing economics, product profitability and long enterprise sales cycles.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting and monthly closing.

- Improved cash-flow forecasting, runway visibility and working-capital management.

- Better product costing, project profitability and cost control.

- Fundraising and due-diligence readiness.

- Timely statutory filings, audits and compliance activities.

- Implementation of scalable financial systems, controls and reporting processes.

Why Join Carbelim?

- Work directly with the founders and leadership team of a growing climate technology company.

- Play a strategic role in fundraising, financial planning and business expansion.

- Help build the financial foundation of innovative carbon capture and environmental solutions.

- Contribute to the commercial growth of technology that addresses real-world sustainability challenges.

Pay: ₹36,000.00 - ₹100,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

Carbelim Private Limited

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