Description

FINANCE

- Strategic Financial Leadership

- Lead the overall Finance function, aligning financial strategy with business objectives and growth plans.

- Partner with CEO and Board on financial and risk management.

- Budgeting & Financial Planning

- Lead the annual budgeting process across all departments
- Monitor budget utilization and conduct monthly variance analysis (Actual vs Budget vs Forecast).
- Implement rolling forecasts and scenario planning

- Financial Planning & Control

- Oversee budgeting, financial modeling, MIS reporting, and performance analytics.

- Implement robust internal financial controls and governance frameworks.

- Safeguard company assets and ensure optimal utilization of financial resources

- Statutory & Regulatory Compliance

- Ensure full compliance with direct and indirect tax regulations (Income Tax, GST, TDS, Transfer Pricing, etc.).

- Manage compliance with SEZ regulations and related fiscal benefits.

- Oversee statutory audits, internal audits, and liaison with regulatory authorities.

- Ensure adherence to central and state regulations

- Oversee compliance related to employee matters including agreements, contracts, disciplinary actions, terminations, settlements, statutory dues, and dispute handling in coordination with HR.

- Risk Management & Governance

- Develop and maintain a robust risk management framework.
- Ensure adequate finance and accounting controls across the organization.
- Oversee treasury operations, working capital management, and foreign exchange exposure (if applicable).
- Establish policies to prevent financial leakage, fraud, and compliance risks.

- Team Leadership





- Build and lead a high-performing finance team.
- Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
- Drive automation and digital transformation within finance processes.

ADMINISTRATION

- Provide strategic oversight to the Administration function, ensuring clear role allocation, accountability, and timely delivery of services.
- Ensure seamless support to internal stakeholders by monitoring service quality of vendors such as housekeeping, transport, security, cafeteria, and facility maintenance agencies.
- Liaise with government and semi-government bodies (e.g., electricity boards, telecom authorities, municipal departments) to ensure uninterrupted services and regulatory compliance.
- Oversee upkeep, infrastructure maintenance, and safety standards across all office premises, ensuring security systems are robust and fully operational.
- Drive cost optimization within administration by monitoring expenses, eliminating wastage, and implementing efficiency-focused controls.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

- Provide strategic oversight of IT operations, ensuring 24×7×365 infrastructure readiness.

- Ensure business continuity through robust IT governance, system reliability, data security, and disaster recovery preparedness.





- Coordinate with IT Operations Management (ITOM) to ensure IT teams are fully equipped and supported to perform efficiently and meet service level expectations.

- Oversee IT asset lifecycle management including procurement approvals, vendor coordination, maintenance, renewals, and compliance with company guidelines.

- Maintain accurate IT asset records, optimize technology investments, and control IT-related costs while ensuring scalability to support business growth.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

- Chartered Accountant (CA) mandatory; MBA (Finance) preferred.
- 15–20+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role (CFO/Head of Finance).
- Prior experience in IT product / SaaS / technology companies is essential.
- Strong knowledge of SEZ compliance, tax structures, and multi-state statutory regulations.
- Experience in fundraising, investor management, and board reporting preferred.
- Proven track record in financial transformation and scaling finance functions.

Business Skills

Expertise / Specialized Knowledge

- Costing and Budgeting.

- Financial orientation

- All statutes applicable to Finance, HR and Admin as per Indian laws.

- Good in Compliance & SEZ

- Professional and pragmatic approach to Human Resource Management

- IT related knowledge w.r.t. hardware, communication as well as application aspects

- Knowledge of market rates for functional related services/ purchases.

- Negotiating skills.

- Project Management

- Report preparation/ generation

📌 Chief Financial Officer (Chennai)
🏢 Recognized
📍 Chennai