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 professional services business.

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Strategy &

• Business Partnering Partner with leadership on financial planning, growth strategy, and profitability improvement Support strategic decisions on expansion, new service lines, and investments Management Reporting, MIS &

• Dashboards Design and implement comprehensive MIS frameworks for the firm Build real-time dashboards for leadership with key financial and operational metrics Financial Planning &

• Analysis (FP&A;) Develop financial models for revenue projections and cost optimisation Track performance against budgets and highlight key risks and opportunities 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 Revenue, Billing &

• Collections Management Streamline billing processes (retainers, milestone-based, hourly billing)



Improve collection cycles and reduce receivables Establish financial discipline across departments Treasury &

• Cash Flow Management Manage cash flows, liquidity planning, and banking relationships Lead and mentor the finance and accounts team Continuously improve financial and reporting processes 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 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 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Accuracy and timeliness of MIS and management reports Quality and usability of dashboards for leadership decision-making Reduction in receivables / improvement in collection cycle Budget vs actual performance Audit and compliance outcomes 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 agile, partner-driven environments

📌 Chief Financial Officer - CFO (Contract) (Mumbai)
🏢 Mangalam Placement
📍 Mumbai