- Strategic financial acumen with the ability to translate numbers into actionable business strategy.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with credibility to engage confidently with the Board, investors, and lenders.
- Excellent analytical and financial modelling capabilities, including scenario and sensitivity analysis.
- High personal integrity, sound judgement, and a strong compliance and governance orientation.
- Effective communicator, able to present complex financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial audiences.
- Resilience and composure in high-pressure, high-stakes negotiations and decision-making environments.
- Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/similar) and modern financial planning and analytics tools.
- Education: Chartered Accountant (CA)
/ CPA / CMA is mandatory; an MBA in Finance from a reputed institute is a strong plus.
- Experience: 1520+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, with at least 57 years in a CFO, Finance Director, or equivalent senior finance leadership role.
- Transactional Experience: Demonstrated track record of leading fundraising (debt/equity), M&A;, IPO readiness, or large-scale project financing.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Robust working knowledge of Ind AS/IFRS, Companies Act, taxation (direct and indirect), and corporate governance norms.