Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Responsibilities
- Lead the overall Finance & Accounts function, including accounting, financial reporting and financial controls.
- Drive financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and MIS and provide actionable insights to the Partners and management.
- Monitor revenue, profitability, expenses, receivables, collections, working capital and cash flows.
- Oversee direct and indirect tax compliance, statutory requirements and coordination with auditors and professional advisors.
- Strengthen internal controls, risk management, finance policies and processes.
- Support Partners and leadership in business planning, pricing, expansion and strategic financial decisions.
- Identify opportunities for cost optimisation, process improvement and profitability enhancement.
- Drive finance automation, ERP improvements and management reporting systems.
- Lead, mentor and develop the Finance & Accounts team and ensure effective performance management.
- Ensure regulatory compliance, accuracy, confidentiality and integrity of all financial and business information.
- Build effective relationships with Partners, auditors, bankers, tax advisors and other key stakeholders.
Skills Required
- Strong knowledge of accounting, financial reporting, taxation and financial management.
- Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, MIS and financial analysis.
- Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent understanding of cash flow and working capital management.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and financial/ERP systems.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities
- 15–20 years of relevant experience in Finance & Accounts.
- Prior CFO / Finance Head / senior finance leadership experience preferred.
- Experience in a reputed CA firm or professional services organisation preferred.
- CMA /CFA / CA Inter / Semi-Qualified CA
Qualification
CA / CMA / CFA / CA Inter