Role Overview:
The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for leading the company's financial strategy, planning, governance, and risk management while supporting sustainable business growth. In a real estate development organization, the CFO plays a critical role in project financing, capital raising, investor relations, financial controls, treasury management, compliance, and strategic decision-making. The CFO partners closely with the leadership team to optimize profitability, manage cash flows across projects, and ensure financial discipline throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Strategy & Leadership:
• Develop and execute the company's financial strategy aligned with business objectives.• Provide strategic financial insights to support expansion, acquisitions, and new developments.• Participate in corporate planning, business strategy, and investment decisions.• Drive financial transformation through automation, analytics, and best practices.Financial Planning & Analysis:
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.• Monitor project profitability, return on investment (ROI), and financial performance.• Establish financial KPIs and reporting dashboards for leadership.• Analyze variances and recommend corrective actions.Project Finance & Capital Raising:
• Structure project financing through banks, NBFCs, private equity, and institutional investors.• Negotiate financing terms and manage lender relationships.• Evaluate debt-equity structures for optimal capital efficiency.• Support joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and land acquisition financing.Treasury & Cash Flow Management:
• Manage company-wide cash flow and liquidity.• Ensure timely availability of funds for ongoing and upcoming projects.• Optimize working capital and debt servicing.• Monitor borrowing costs and improve treasury efficiency.Accounting & Financial Reporting:
• Oversee financial accounting in accordance with applicable accounting standards.• Ensure timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.• Maintain robust internal controls and financial governance.• Supervise statutory audits, internal audits, and financial reporting processes.Taxation & Compliance:
• Ensure compliance with direct and indirect tax regulations.• Oversee GST, income tax, TDS, and other statutory filings.• Ensure compliance with applicable corporate, financial, and real estate regulations.• Coordinate with legal, regulatory, and compliance advisors.Risk Management:
• Identify financial, operational, and regulatory risks.• Develop mitigation strategies and internal control frameworks.• Oversee insurance, financial risk management, and compliance monitoring.Investor & Stakeholder Management:
• Manage relationships with investors, lenders, auditors, rating agencies, and financial institutions.• Present financial performance and business updates to the Board and investors.• Support fundraising, due diligence, and investment transactions.Business Operations Support:
• Work closely with project, sales, procurement, legal, and commercial teams.• Evaluate project feasibility and investment opportunities.• Monitor construction costs, project budgets, and cost optimization initiatives.• Drive profitability through financial discipline and operational efficiency.Team Leadership:
• Lead and mentor finance, accounts, taxation, treasury, and compliance teams.• Build a high-performance finance organization.• Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement.Qualifications:
• Chartered Accountant (CA) is mandatory.• MBA (Finance) or equivalent qualification is preferred in addition to CA.• Additional certifications such as CFA, CPA, or FRM are an advantage.Experience:
• 20+ years of progressive finance leadership experience.• Minimum 810 years in senior finance leadership roles.• Significant experience in real estate development, construction, infrastructure, or related industries.• Proven experience in project finance, fundraising, treasury, and financial strategy.• Experience managing large-scale real estate projects and multi-entity organizations is preferred. .