Chief Financial Officer

Key Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the organization's business objectives.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
• Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to the leadership team.
• Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities for cost optimization and revenue enhancement.

Project Finance & Fund Management

• Manage project financing, working capital requirements, and fund utilization.
• Coordinate with banks, financial institutions, investors, and NBFCs for project funding and loan arrangements.
• Evaluate and structure financing options for ongoing and upcoming real estate projects.
• Monitor project cash flows and ensure adequate liquidity for business operations.

Financial Reporting & Controls

• Oversee preparation and presentation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards, statutory requirements, and internal policies.
• Establish strong internal financial controls and risk management practices.
• Present MIS reports, financial analysis, and key business metrics to management.

Taxation & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with GST, Income Tax, TDS, Companies Act, RERA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities.
• Lead statutory audits, internal audits, and financial due diligence activities.
• Ensure timely filing of all statutory returns and compliance obligations.

Treasury & Cash Flow Management

• Manage treasury operations, banking relationships, and cash flow planning.
• Optimize fund allocation and investment decisions.
• Monitor borrowing costs, debt servicing, and covenant compliance.
• Develop strategies for efficient working capital management.

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Finance & Accounts team.
• Drive performance management and capability building within the department.
• Collaborate with project, sales, legal, procurement, and business teams.
• Maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders including banks, auditors, investors, and consultants.

Required Qualifications

• CA / CMA / MBA (Finance) from a reputed institution.
• Additional qualifications in finance, taxation, or treasury management will be an advantage.

Experience

• 9+ years of progressive experience in Finance & Accounts.
• Minimum 5–8 years in a senior leadership role with team handling responsibility.
• Strong experience in Real Estate / Property Development industry.
• Proven experience in project finance, treasury, budgeting, taxation, and financial planning.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Project Finance & Fund Raising
• Treasury & Cash Flow Management
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Financial Reporting & MIS
• GST, Income Tax & Regulatory Compliance
• RERA Compliance
• Risk Management & Internal Controls
• ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Leadership & Team Management
• Stakeholder & Investor Relations
• Strategic Decision Making

Preferred Industry Exposure

• Residential Projects
• Commercial Developments
• Mixed-Use Developments
• Township Projects
• Luxury Housing Projects
• Integrated Real Estate Developments

Team Handling

• Lead and manage a team of Finance Managers, Accounts Managers, Accountants, and Finance Executives.
• Drive departmental efficiency, process improvements, and succession planning.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Budget adherence and cost optimization.
• Timely closure of accounts and reporting.
• Effective cash flow and working capital management.
• Successful project funding and financial structuring.
• Compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Team productivity and development.

This role is ideal for a senior finance leader capable of driving financial excellence, project funding strategies, and business growth in a dynamic real estate development environment.