Role Summary The CFO will be a key member of the leadership team, responsible for driving financial strategy, governance, and capital planning, while building a scalable finance function aligned with the company’s high-growth trajectory. The role will have end-to-end ownership across accounting, finance, business performance, fundraising, investor relations, and IPO readiness.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Strategy & Leadership

- Partner with promoters and leadership team to define long-term financial strategy and growth roadmap
- Drive financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis
- Provide strategic inputs on expansion, capex, and international growth

2. Accounting, Controllership & Governance

- Oversee financial reporting, accounting, and audit processes
- Ensure compliance with Ind AS / IFRS, statutory regulations, and internal controls
- Strengthen financial governance, risk management, and audit frameworks

3. Business Finance & Unit Economics

- Drive deep understanding of unit economics, product profitability, and margin optimization
- Build robust MIS and dashboards for real-time business performance tracking
- Partner with operations to improve cost efficiency, inventory turns, and working capital cycles

4. Fundraising & Capital Structuring

- Lead equity and debt fundraising initiatives
- Engage with investors, banks, and financial institutions
- Optimize capital structure to support growth and expansion

5. Investor Relations (IR)





- Build and manage relationships with existing and prospective investors
- Develop investor communication, presentations, and performance narratives
- Ensure transparency and consistency in financial disclosures

6. IPO Readiness & Public Market Preparation

- Lead end-to-end IPO readiness, including process, documentation, and stakeholder management
- Work closely with investment bankers, auditors, and legal advisors
- Establish systems, controls, and reporting standards required for a listed environment

7. Treasury & Working Capital Management

- Manage cash flow, liquidity, and treasury operations
- Drive efficiencies in working capital, receivables, payables, and inventory
- Mitigate financial risks including forex and commodity exposure

8. Team Leadership & Capability Building

- Build and lead a high-performing finance team
- Institutionalize processes, systems, and best practices
- Drive a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement

Candidate Profile

- 6 days working Compulsory
- 15–22 years of experience in finance leadership roles
- Robust exposure to manufacturing / jewellery / metals / industrial sectors preferred
- Proven track record in fundraising, investor relations, and IPO readiness
- Deep expertise in business finance, unit economics, and controllership
- Experience in scaling organizations and building finance functions
- Qualified CA (mandatory); MBA/CPA is a plus

📌 Chief Financial Officer (Mumbai)
🏢 Birchtree Consulting
📍 Mumbai