The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will lead the financial strategy and operations in a high-growth start up environment. Based in Pune, the CFO will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, driving financial discipline, enabling scalable growth, and ensuring long-term profitability and compliance in the Indian regulations and global markets.
Financial Strategy & Planning:
- Develops and executes the company’s financial strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Leads annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning.
- Provides strategic recommendations to the CEO and Board on mergers, acquisitions, investments, and capital allocation
Capital Management & Fundraising:
- Oversees capital structure, debt financing, equity raises, and investor relations.
- Manages relationships with banks, financial institutions, venture capital, and private equity firms.
- Optimizes working capital and cash flow management
Risk Management & Compliance:
- Identifies and mitigates financial, operational, and regulatory risks.
- Ensures adherence to SEBI, RBI, FEMA, and Companies Act regulations.
- Implements robust internal audit frameworks and SOX-like controls.
Team Leadership & Development:
- Builds and mentors a high-performing finance team across accounting, FP&A, taxation, and treasury.
- Fosters a culture of transparency, accountability, and data-driven decision-making.
Business Partnership
- Collaborates with COO, CTO, and department heads to drive cost efficiency and operational excellence.
- Support pricing strategies, contract negotiations, and profitability analysis.
REQUIRED
- Chartered Accountant or proven experience in the matter
- 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience
- 3 to 5 years as CFO or VP Finance (A plus if in manufacture or metal manufacture industry)
- Proven track record in fundraising
- Experience in India market
- Deep expertise in Indian taxation, transfer pricing, and cross-border financial structuring
- Advanced proficiency in ERP systems, BI tools, and financial modeling
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and big-picture thinking
- Strategic and results-driven mindset
- Able to communicate in English is a must
PREFERRED
- MBA (Finance)