Chief Financial Officer

We are looking for a Chief Financial Officer with sharp financial & commercial acumen who can play a key strategic role and scale the Finance team, as the Company grows. The CFO will work closely with the CEO and Leadership to drive key initiatives around P&L, efficiency & other strategic plans. The CFO would carry the overall responsibility to manage Reporting, Accounting, Treasury, Tax, Legal & other Compliances, in three Geographies that the company has presence in.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

- Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO based on financial performance, analysis and projections.

- Drive initiatives that improve profitability, enhance efficiency, and increase shareholder value.

- Foster a culture of financial discipline and accountability across the organization.

- Drive P&L ownership & understanding among Partners & Leadership. Provide advice on how to increase revenue and reduce costs. Work closely with Partners at the firm to ideate and execute strategic plans.

- Drive continuous improvement of the Partnership (Profit distribution) Model and communicate actively with Partner group to improve understanding and appreciate the dynamics of the Model.

Budgeting, Financial Planning and Analysis:

- Develop and maintain Annual Operating plan and related financial models to support strategic planning and decision-making.

- Prepare and report monthly P&L, provide insights into financial performance, trends, and forecasts. Monitor key financial metrics and analyze variances to plan.

- Track & report project efficiency, margins, overruns. Discuss with project Partners and drive discipline in project delivery.

- Propose action plans to ensure that annual financial objectives are attained.

Financial Reporting:

- Prepare timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)

- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and financial reporting standards.

- Ensure full transparency over the financial performance of the company.

- Effectively and clearly communicate potential risks in a timely manner.

Efficient Processes:

- Lead and mentor the finance and accounting team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

- Track and improve efficiency of the Contract to cash cycle - work towards achieving Target of reduced TAT for contracting invoicing and collections.

- Ensure accurate and efficient Procure to Pay cycle, with complete documentation & verification and timely payments.

- Manage Treasury as per Company's Investment policy.

CFO Qualifications and Skills:

- CA/ MBA Finance with 10 to 15 years of experience.

- Experience in handling end-to-end finance and compliance.

- Start-up experience preferred.

- Sound knowledge of financial regulations, compliance requirements, and best practices in corporate governance.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with investors, lenders, and other external stakeholders.