Chief Financial Officer (CFO), A leading listed IT Service and Technology company, Chennai /n Job summary: A leading Listed IT Company is keen to hire a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the finance function and drive the company's next phase of growth. The role will focus on capital raising, banking and financial negotiations, working-capital optimization, and strengthening the company's financial position. The CFO will also ensure robust financial controls and compliance with public-company regulatory requirements. /n About the company: A leading listed IT service and Technology company delivering solutions across Education, Defence, Surveillance, and Smart Utilities, with a strong focus on government and institutional projects.

The business has scaled to 250+ employees and reported ~₹688 Cr revenue in FY25. . With a strong presence in the B2B and institutional markets, the company undertakes complex technology and infrastructure projects for enterprise and government customers. /n Designation : Chied Financial Officer (CFO) /n Location: Chennai /n Roles and responsibilities: /n 1. Fundraising & Capital Markets /n /n

- Identify, evaluate, and develop relationships with potential equity investors, institutional investors, mutual funds, private equity funds, family offices, and other financial investors.

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- Lead and manage equity fundraising initiatives, including preparation of financial models, business plans, valuations, investor presentations and due diligence requirements

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- Manage investor relationships and communicate the company's growth and financial performance, while advising the Management and Board on suitable capital sources and structures.

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- Lead coordination with merchant bankers, legal advisors and auditors for fundraising/capital-market transactions, while optimizing the company's capital structure and cost of capital.

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- Develop and maintain solid relationships with banks and financial institutions.

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- Negotiate and optimize Bank Guarantee (BG), Letter of Credit (LC), overdraft, working-capital, and other banking facilities

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- Negotiate competitive banking terms and optimize working-capital limits in line with project and growth requirements.

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- Drive efficient cash-flow, receivables, payables, billing, collections, and working-capital management.

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Planning & Business Partnering /n /n





- Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, reporting, and financial modelling to support strategic business decisions.

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- Provide the CEO and Board with insights on project profitability, cash flows, commercial viability, working capital, and financial risks.

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Controls & Cost Management /n /n

- Strengthen internal controls, approval mechanisms, and financial checks across procurement, payments, projects, inventory, and receivables.

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- Drive cost optimization, minimize financial leakages, and foster financial discipline and accountability across functions.

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Compliance & Governance /n /n

- Ensure regulatory compliance, accurate financial reporting, statutory disclosures, and adherence to SEBI, Companies Act, accounting, and taxation requirements.

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- Coordinate with the Board, Audit Committee, auditors, Company Secretary, and advisors on governance, audits, disclosures, investor communication, and regulatory matters.

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- Support the financial and commercial aspects of the company's B2G and government-facing business, including tender participation, contractual requirements, performance guarantees, payment structures, and workingcapital implications.

/n /n 7. Leadership & Team Management /n /n

- Lead and develop a high-performance finance team with strong processes, systems, controls, and accountability.

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- Partner with the CEO, Board, business and project teams, auditors, bankers, and advisors to drive a strategic, commercially focused finance function.

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- Proven track record of raising equity capital from institutional investors, mutual funds, PE/VC funds, family offices, or other financial investors.

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- Strong and demonstrable experience in banking relationships and negotiations, particularly around BGs, LCs, overdrafts, working-capital limits, and other credit facilities.

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- Prior experience as CFO, Finance Director, VP Finance,



or equivalent senior finance leadership role is preferred.
- Experience in a publicly listed company is strongly preferred.

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- Experience in technology, system integration, infrastructure, engineering, EPC, or project-driven businesses will be an advantage.

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- Experience in B2G / government contracting will be an added advantage.

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- Should be comfortable interacting with investors, bankers, auditors, regulators, Board members, and senior management.

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- Strong capital-raising and investor relationship management skills

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- Strong banking and financial negotiation skills

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- Excellent understanding of working capital, treasury, and project finance

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- Strong knowledge of listed-company regulations, SEBI requirements, and corporate governance

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- Strong financial controls, analytical, and commercial decision-making abilities

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- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

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- Highly credible and well-connected with investors and banking institutions.

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- A strong negotiator, particularly with banks and financial institutions.

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- Commercially oriented and capable of balancing growth with financial discipline.

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- Hands-on in identifying and eliminating cost leakages and financial inefficiencies.

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- Comfortable operating at both Board level and operational level.

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- Strong in communication, stakeholder management, and relationship building.

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- Proactive, entrepreneurial, and capable of working in a fast-growing technology business.

/n /n Education: CA (Chartered Accountant) or MBA in Finance from a reputed institution /n Experience: 15+ years of relevant experience, with significant experience in a senior finance leadership role. /n Working Days: Monday - Friday /n Contact Details: For more details on this vacancy, contact Ayush at [email protected]. /n _ _ _ _ _ _ /n HireGenie is a premier Finance Recruitment Consultancy, helping companies and startups find top-tier finance professionals. We operate across India, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa. /n Until Then, Let's Stay Connected? /n Explore latest finance roles and industry insights by following HireGenie on LinkedIn and Instagram. /n You can also join our WhatsApp Channel, where we regularly post latest finance job updates, career advice, and exclusive insights into the finance industry.

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