Job Description: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Group Level (Including Parks & Other SBUs)Reporting to: FounderDirect Reports:● Senior Finance & Accounts Managers across all Business Units (SBUs)
● Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Team
● Treasury & Capital Management
● Risk, Compliance & Internal Audit
● Procurement & Cost Optimization
Works Closely With:● COO – Park Construction & Park Management (for financial governance, procurement, and budget allocation)
● SBU Heads (Other Business Units) (ensuring financial alignment across different business verticals)
● Legal & Compliance (ensuring regulatory adherence across geographies)
● Investor Relations & Corporate Strategy (capital raising, financial structuring)
Position OverviewThe Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is the key financial architect of the group, responsible for ensuring financial discipline, cost efficiency, investment strategy, and capital sustainability across parks and other strategic business units (SBUs). This role will lead financial planning, treasury, investor relations, risk management, and procurement governance, ensuring the company’s financial health aligns with its aggressive growth and operational strategies.
The CFO will directly manage senior finance & accounts managers across all SBUs, ensuring that each unit operates within structured financial frameworks, adheres to compliance regulations, and maximizes profitability.
Key Responsibilities1. Group-Wide Financial Strategy & Multi-SBU Governance● Develop and implement a comprehensive financial strategy that ensures scalability, liquidity, and cost efficiency across all business units.
● Establish financial controls, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and reporting frameworks for all SBUs.
● Align financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting across parks, hospitality, entertainment, and other business verticals.
● Drive P&L accountability for all SBUs, ensuring each unit meets its financial targets.
2. Multi-SBU Financial Planning & Budgeting● Direct annual budgeting and multi-year financial planning for the group, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
● Standardize cost structures, revenue models, and profitability benchmarks across different SBUs.
● Ensure efficient capital allocation across parks and other businesses, balancing expansion vs. operational sustainability.
3. Treasury, Capital Management & Investor Relations● Oversee corporate treasury, cash flow management, and debt/equity financing strategies.
● Work closely with the Founder & Group CEO on fundraising, investor relations, and capital market strategies.
● Lead financial negotiations for equity financing, debt restructuring, joint ventures, and acquisitions.
● Ensure strategic capital deployment across different businesses, maximizing ROI.
4. Financial Reporting, Risk & Compliance● Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting across all SBUs, following GAAP/IFRS standards.
● Work with the Legal & Compliance team to enforce financial governance, tax compliance, and audit readiness across geographies.
● Implement risk management frameworks to proactively identify and mitigate financial risks.
● Oversee internal audit functions to safeguard financial integrity and regulatory compliance.
5. Procurement & Cost Optimization● Lead Procurement & Cost Control Teams, ensuring transparent and efficient vendor management.
● Collaborate with the COO – Park Construction & Park Management to optimize procurement costs and capital expenditures (capex).
● Drive bulk procurement strategies across multiple business units, leveraging economies of scale.
● Implement sustainability-driven cost management practices that balance efficiency with ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) compliance.
6. Digital Transformation in Finance● Oversee the implementation of AI-driven financial forecasting, cloud-based ERP systems, and automation tools for better efficiency.
● Ensure real-time financial performance tracking through dashboards integrating data across all business units.
● Standardize digital payment and reconciliation systems, reducing manual errors and improving efficiency.
Qualifications & SkillsEducational Background● Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Economics.
● Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, CFA, or MBA in Finance preferred.
Experience● 15+ years of experience in corporate finance, investment strategy, and multi-SBU financial leadership.
● Proven expertise in financial planning, P&L management, and capital markets.
● Experience handling multi-business-unit financial oversight, especially in capital-intensive industries like infrastructure, hospitality, or entertainment.
● Strong experience in debt/equity financing, IPO readiness, and M&A structuring.
● Exposure to global financial regulations, risk management frameworks, and compliance across geographies.
Skills & Competencies● Strategic Financial Leadership: Strong ability to balance growth ambitions with fiscal discipline.
● P&L Ownership: Strong profitability and cost control mindset.
● Investor & Stakeholder Management: Proven track record in fundraising, investor relations, and capital structuring.
● Cross-SBU Financial Expertise: Ability to oversee diverse business verticals with different financial models.
● Tech-Driven Financial Strategy: Strong inclination towards ERP, AI-enabled financial forecasting, and automated accounting systems.
