Key Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Leadership & IPO Execution
Lead capital structure strategy, fundraising, and company-wide financial readiness for a public listing (IPO).
Manage the complete IPO process, liaising directly with investment bankers, legal counsels, merchant bankers, auditors, and regulatory authorities (SEBI/Stock Exchanges).
Direct the preparation of DRHP/RHP filings, pre-IPO capital structures, financial restructuring, and regulatory disclosures.
Governance, Risk & Statutory Compliance
Build and institutionalize public-company-level governance, internal controls, and risk management frameworks.
Direct statutory audits, tax management (Direct & Indirect), legal compliances, and corporate secretarial matters.
Ensure financial reporting aligns with Ind AS / Indian GAAP and applicable regulatory guidelines.
Financial Planning, Analysis & Operations
Oversee budgeting, multi-location unit economics, cash flow management, working capital, and long-term financial modeling.
Drive margin optimization, capital expenditure governance, and ROI tracking for expansion and location rollouts.




Deliver actionable financial intelligence to executive management to drive profitability and operational efficiency.
Investor Relations & Stakeholder Governance
Build and maintain relationships with institutional investors, PE/VC firms, equity analysts, and banking partners.
Prepare and present quarterly/annual financial performance metrics and growth forecasts to the Board of Directors.

Key Qualifications & Requirements
Education: Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is mandatory.
Current Designation: Must currently hold a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) title.
Experience: 15 years of progressive post-qualification finance leadership experience.
IPO Track Record: Hands-on experience executing an IPO listing process (from pre-IPO restructuring to successful post-listing compliance) is mandatory.
Industry Experience: Prior finance leadership in Consumer Retail, Hospitality, Leisure & Entertainment, QSR, or Multi-chain services is highly preferred.

📌 Chief Financial Officer Gurugram (India)
🏢 Skyleaf Consultants LLP
📍 India