Chief Financial Officer - BFSI/IT

Primary Responsibilities:

Financial Strategy & Leadership:

- Develop and implement robust financial strategies to maximize profitability and achieve long-term growth objectives.

- Ensure financial stability through the creation and enforcement of sound financial policies, controls, and regulatory compliance.

- Lead the financial operations across all business entities, ensuring alignment with group-wide goals.

- Drive the successful listing of group entities on BSE or NSE Emerge, managing all aspects of the process from regulatory compliance to investor relations.

- Collaborate with investment banks, legal counsel, and regulatory bodies to ensure smooth and successful IPO listings, providing hands-on leadership throughout the process.

- Provide strategic financial advice to the executive team and board of directors, facilitating data-driven decision-making.

- Manage relationships with investors, financial analysts, and rating agencies, enhancing the company's financial reputation.

- Drive financial performance through hands-on leadership, mentoring the finance team, and aligning with overall corporate objectives.

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A):

- Lead financial due diligence for M&A transactions, ensuring comprehensive valuation analysis and risk assessments.

- Negotiate deal terms, assess pricing expectations, and review key financial documents such as tax returns, financial statements, and sales projections.

- Oversee post-acquisition integration strategies to ensure smooth transitions and maximize value creation.

Initial Public Offerings (IPOs):

- Lead the planning and execution of IPO processes, including preparing financial documents, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing investor relations.

- Work closely with legal counsel, auditors, and underwriters to ensure a successful IPO outcome.

- Drive post-IPO financial performance through strategic management of resources and investor communications.

Financial Reporting & Compliance:

- Oversee the accurate and timely preparation of financial statements while ensuring compliance with Indian, US, and UAE financial laws.

- Establish and maintain internal financial controls, ensuring the company complies with financial reporting standards (GAAP/IFRS) and tax regulations.

- Manage internal and external audits, ensuring all financial activities adhere to corporate policies and external regulations.

- Ensure the company complies with corporate governance frameworks and industry-specific financial compliance regulations.

- Monitor evolving financial regulations, adapting strategies to ensure continuous compliance with both financial and operational standards.

Company Compliance & Governance:

- Ensure compliance with internal company policies including corporate governance, ethical standards, and risk management frameworks.

- Monitor adherence to corporate compliance programs, ensuring that financial practices align with both internal and external regulations.

- Work closely with the legal and risk management teams to ensure that all financial operations meet company compliance standards, including anti-corruption laws, fraud prevention, and cybersecurity protocols.

- Develop and enforce compliance protocols for executive compensation, ensuring they meet regulatory and tax standards.

Executive Compensation & HR Collaboration:

- Collaborate closely with the HR team to design and implement elements of executive compensation, including Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs), Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), and tax-optimized compensation structures.

- Lead the development of flexible compensation plans that align with the company's financial goals and support employee retention and motivation.

Qualifications:

Must-Have Technical Skills:

- Proficiency in Zoho ERP and Tally for financial operations and reporting.

- Experience in successfully listing companies on BSE or NSE Emerge.

- Advanced knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.

- Experience with M&A processes, including due diligence and post-acquisition integration.

- Expertise in managing investor relations, IPOs, and capital markets.

Desired Technical Skills:

- Experience in cross-border financial operations, specifically in Indian, US, and UAE financial laws.

- Strong knowledge of tax planning and compliance in a multinational context.