Summary
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will lead financial strategy, capital structure, IPO readiness, funding operations, compliance, and governance. The role is responsible for managing complete financial planning, budgeting, investor/banker relationships, debt/equity funding, and strengthening internal controls. The CFO will play a key role in IPO preparation, documentation, valuation, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Strategy & Leadership
- Build and execute long-term financial strategy aligned with company vision.
- Drive financial planning, capital allocation, profitability, and growth initiatives.
- Lead finance transformation, automation, and system upgrades (ERP/CRM).
- IPO Planning & Execution
- Lead complete IPO readiness, including:
- Due diligence
- DRHP/RHP preparation
- Working with merchant bankers, auditors, RTA & legal teams
- Corporate restructuring & compliance
- Valuation and equity structure
- Oversee SEBI, Stock Exchange, and ROC compliance related to listing.
- Build investor presentations, projections, and financial disclosures.
- Support Board/Promoters during investor meetings and roadshows.
- Funding & Capital Management
- Manage end-to-end funding operations including:
- Bank loans
- Project finance
- Working capital limits
- NBFC funding
- Structured finance
- Negotiate interest rates, covenants, and credit terms with banks/NBFCs.
- Ensure smooth process for customer funding (home loans) in real estate projects.
- Maintain strong relationships with financial institutions, lenders, and investors.
- Oversee fund flow, treasury, liquidity planning, and risk management.
- Budgeting, Forecasting & MIS
- Lead annual budgeting, financial modelling, and business forecasting.
- Present monthly/quarterly MIS to the Board with insights and variance analysis.
- Maintain accurate reporting: P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow statements.
- Accounting, Taxation & Compliance
- Oversee accounting, taxation (GST/Income Tax), auditing, and statutory compliance.
- Strengthen internal controls, risk management, and SOP frameworks.
- Ensure timely regulatory filings and adherence to Companies Act standards.
- Business Strategy & Decision Support
- Support senior leadership in evaluating new projects, investments, and expansion.
- Conduct ROI analysis, pricing strategy, cost optimization, and feasibility studies.
- Manage cross-functional collaboration with Sales, CRM, Legal, Projects & HR.
- Team Management
- Lead the Finance, Accounts, Funding, Taxation, and MIS teams.
- Build strong financial governance, performance culture, and capability development.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Expertise in IPO process, funding, and capital markets.
- Strong knowledge of corporate finance, project finance & banking operations.
- Thorough understanding of taxation, accounting standards, and compliance.
- Leadership, strategic thinking, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent analytical and decision-making capabilities.
- Proficiency in ERP, CRM & Financial modelling CA / CPA / CFA / MBA Finance (CA strongly preferred).
- 15 to 20+ years of financial leadership experience.
- Experience in IPO-led organizations or companies preparing for listing (preferred).
- Experience in bank funding, NBFC funding & project finance is mandatory.
Location:- Chennai
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