Role Overview The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be responsible for overseeing the firm’s financial strategy, controls, and operations , while enabling data-driven decision-making through robust MIS, dashboards, and management reporting . This role requires a hands-on finance leader who can balance strategic insight with execution , and bring structure, visibility, and financial discipline to a qualified services business. Key Responsibilities 1. Financial Strategy & Business Partnering Partner with leadership on financial planning, growth strategy, and profitability improvement Provide insights on practice-wise profitability, client margins, and pricing strategies amongst others Support strategic decisions on expansion, new service lines, and investments 2. Management Reporting, MIS & Dashboards Design and implement comprehensive MIS frameworks for the firm Develop robust monthly/quarterly management reports Build real-time dashboards for leadership with key financial and operational metrics Standardise reporting formats for partners and senior management Ensure timely, accurate, and actionable insights for decision-making 3. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A;) Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis Develop financial models for revenue projections and cost optimisation Track performance against budgets and highlight key risks and opportunities 4. Accounting, Controls & Compliance Oversee financial reporting, books of accounts, and statutory compliance Ensure strong internal controls and audit readiness Coordinate with auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities 5. Revenue, Billing & Collections Management Streamline billing processes (retainers, milestone-based, hourly billing)



Improve collection cycles and reduce receivables Implement controls around engagement profitability and revenue leakage 6. Cost Management & Efficiency Drive cost optimisation initiatives across the firm Monitor key cost heads including employee costs and overheads Establish financial discipline across departments 7. Treasury & Cash Flow Management Manage cash flows, liquidity planning, and banking relationships Ensure optimal utilisation of funds Monitor working capital cycles closely 8. Team Leadership & Process Improvement Lead and mentor the finance and accounts team Implement systems, automation tools, and reporting platforms Continuously improve financial and reporting processes Key Requirements Qualification Chartered Accountant (CA) MBA Finance Experience 4-8 years of relevant experience Prior experience in professional services / consulting / legal / CA firms preferred Experience in building MIS and reporting systems from scratch Skills & Competencies Strong expertise in MIS, dashboards, and financial analytics Proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools (ERP, BI tools preferred) Strong commercial acumen and problem-solving skills Ability to translate financial data into business insights Strong stakeholder management with senior leadership Hands-on and execution-focused Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Accuracy and timeliness of MIS and management reports Quality and usability of dashboards for leadership decision-making Firm and practice-level profitability Cash flow stability and working capital efficiency Reduction in receivables / improvement in collection cycle Budget vs actual performance Audit and compliance outcomes Ideal Candidate Profile Strong focus on data-driven decision making and reporting Hands-on leader comfortable building systems and processes Ability to simplify complex financial data into actionable insights Experience working in dynamic, partner-driven environments

📌 Chief Financial Officer (India)
🏢 Mangalam Placement
📍 India