Role Purpose: The Principal Consultant anchors financial strategy at Flipcarbon, builds strong relationships with senior leaders, and drives meaningful, outcome-focused CFO engagements. As a trusted advisor to founders and leadership teams, the role brings deep financial expertise and strategic clarity to every mandate. It involves guiding project teams, ensuring precision in delivery, and creating a consistently dependable client experience.

The position also drives business growth by identifying new opportunities and strengthening Flipcarbon's CFO consulting practice through thought leadership, robust execution, and a solutions-first approach.

Duties and Responsibilities Lead Client Relationships • Work directly with founders and CXOs as a strategic finance partner.

- Build strong, trusted relationships with senior leaders through consistent, value-driven engagement.
- Understand the client's financial landscape, business model, growth plans, constraints, and risk areas.
- Stakeholder management- manage the internal team (across functions) of the client, Manage statutory and Internal auditors • Hold meaningful conversations, navigate financial sensitivities with maturity, and maintain long-term credibility.
- Strengthen relationships to ensure continuity of work, sustained mandate progression, and multi-year engagement • Identify relevant opportunities to expand the partnership by recommending finance, compliance, or operational projects that deliver real business value.



Own Fractional CFO Delivery Across Core Finance Pillars Diagnosis -> design -> roll-out -> reviews -> coaching • FP&A;: Budgets, forecasts, rolling plans, MIS reporting & variance review.
- Cash Flow &
- Working Capital: Cash discipline, receivables/payables efficiency, liquidity tracking, Financials as per schedule 3 A • Controllership &
- Governance: Strengthening controls, hygiene, reconciliations, month-end close.
- Compliance &
- Audit Readiness: Support statutory filings, half yearly and yearly audits and reporting, Compliance with IAS, Financials as per schedule 3 A, risk reviews.
- Business Intelligence &
- Analytics: Dashboards, insights, financial models for decision support.
- Process &
- Systems: ERP enhancements, workflow automation, SOP design and documentation.
- Investor &
- Board Support: MIS packs, board materials, scenario modelling (where relevant). Deliver with Discipline • Create timelines, manage stakeholders, and drive outcomes.
- Collaborate with internal consultants, analysts, and subject matter experts.
- Maintain documentation, dashboards, and ensure quality delivery.
- Move projects smoothly from Diagnosis → Build → Operate → Handover.

Solve

Problems with Maturity • Bring structure to ambiguity.

- Use data, judgment,



and experience to craft practical solutions.
- Balance founder expectations with organizational realities.
- Say what needs to be said — with empathy and Candor.

Education and Qualifications ❖ Must Have • Qualified Chartered Accountant ❖ Good to Have • Professional certifications such as CMA, CPA, CIMA, ACCA or MBA Finance • Certification in Financial Modelling, FP&A;, Treasury Management, or Risk Management • Exposure to ERP systems or finance digital tools • Certification in Business Analytics, Lean Six Sigma, or Process Improvement • Experience in financial advisory, due diligence, or business consulting Experience Required ❖ 12+ years of experience in finance consulting, advisory, or strategic CFO support roles.

Experience working with founders, family businesses, or fast-growing companies is an advantage." Core Capabilities We Expect ❖ Finance depth: Robust command of controllership, FP&A;, budgeting, forecasting, MIS, cash flow, compliance, and financial governance. ❖ Communication &

- Presence: Clear, crisp communication with founders and leaders ❖ Client-Centricity: Ability to understand context and tailor solutions. ❖ Problem-Solving: Structured thinking, maturity, and practical recommendations. ❖ Strategic + Agile: Balance long-term direction with on-ground agility. ❖ Analytical &
- Tech Skills: Strong Excel, PowerPoint, financial modeling, and comfort with ERPs/BI tools. ❖ Adaptability: Comfort in changing environments, moving targets, and matrix setups.

📌 Full time Chartered Accountant-B Consulting (Mumbai)
🏢 Flipcarbon | Growth Solutions
📍 Mumbai