CFO

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Job Description

Position

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Department

Finance & Accounts

Reporting To

Managing Director / CEO / Board of Directors

Location

Kolkata

Experience

15–20+ years of progressive experience in Finance & Accounts, with significant experience in a senior finance leadership role.

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the organization's finance function and provide strategic financial direction to the business. The CFO will be responsible for financial planning and strategy, budgeting and forecasting, financial reporting, treasury, cash-flow management, risk management, taxation, internal controls, compliance, banking relationships, and supporting overall business growth.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Strategy & Business Finance

• Develop and execute the organization's overall financial strategy in alignment with business objectives.
• Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to the CEO, MD and Board.
• Evaluate business performance, profitability, investments and growth opportunities.
• Drive financial discipline, cost optimization and improved margins.

2. FP&A, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead annual budgeting, financial planning and rolling forecasts.
• Establish financial targets, KPIs and performance measurement frameworks.
• Analyze budget vs. actual performance and identify corrective actions.
• Provide business leaders with actionable financial and commercial insights.

3. Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting.
• Ensure accurate preparation of P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and management reports.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, taxation laws and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with statutory, internal and tax auditors.

4. Treasury, Cash Flow & Working Capital

• Oversee cash-flow planning, liquidity management and working-capital optimization.
• Manage banking relationships, fund requirements and financing arrangements.
• Optimize receivables, payables and inventory cycles.
• Ensure adequate liquidity to support business operations and expansion.

5. Capital Structure & Fund Raising

• Develop and manage an optimal capital structure for the organization.
• Lead debt/equity fund-raising initiatives, refinancing and financial restructuring.
• Evaluate financing options and negotiate terms with banks and financial institutions.
• Manage relationships with investors, lenders and other financial stakeholders.

6. Risk Management & Internal Controls

• Establish and strengthen financial controls, governance frameworks and risk-management processes.
• Identify financial, operational and commercial risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure effective internal audit mechanisms and control systems.
• Promote transparency, accountability and financial discipline across the organization.

7. Taxation & Regulatory Affairs

• Oversee direct and indirect taxation, tax planning and statutory compliance.
• Ensure timely filing of regulatory and statutory returns.
• Manage tax assessments, audits and interactions with regulatory authorities.
• Identify opportunities for efficient and compliant tax planning.

8. M&A, Investments & Due Diligence

• Lead financial evaluation and due diligence for acquisitions, investments, JVs and strategic partnerships.
• Assess business valuations, financial models and transaction structures.
• Support post-merger integration from a financial and governance perspective.

9. MIS & Management Reporting

• Develop comprehensive financial MIS and dashboards for senior management.
• Provide insights into revenue, profitability, working capital, cash flow and business performance.
• Establish timely and accurate management reporting systems.

10. Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and mentor the Finance & Accounts function.
• Build a high-performing finance team with strong technical and business capabilities.
• Establish clear goals, performance metrics and accountability across the finance organization.
• Collaborate closely with business, operations, commercial, legal and other leadership teams.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Financial Strategy & Corporate Finance
• FP&A, Budgeting & Forecasting
• Financial Reporting & Compliance
• Cash Flow & Working Capital Management
• Treasury & Banking
• Capital Structure & Fund Raising
• Risk Management & Internal Controls
• M&A / Due Diligence
• Financial Modelling & Business Analysis
• Taxation & Regulatory Compliance
• Investor / Lender / Banking Relations
• Cost Optimization & Profitability Improvement
• MIS & Management Reporting
• Strategic Decision-Making
• Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Education

• CA / CMA / MBA Finance preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline.

Preferred Experience

• Experience as CFO / Finance Director / VP Finance / Head Finance in a mid-sized or large organization.
• Strong experience in corporate finance, treasury, FP&A and financial controllership.
• Experience managing banks, lenders, investors, auditors and other external stakeholders.
• Exposure to M&A, fundraising, due diligence and business transformation will be an advantage.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate financial data into business decisions.

Key Performance Indicators

• Revenue and EBITDA growth
• Profitability and cost optimization
• Cash-flow and working-capital efficiency
• Budget adherence and forecast accuracy
• Financial reporting accuracy and timeliness
• Compliance and audit performance
• Capital efficiency and financing cost
• Strength of internal controls and risk management

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