CFO

Kwan Ventures

Dadri

On-site

INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A fast-growing B2C foods company in India seeks a strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to drive financial strategy and prepare for an IPO. The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Accountant with 15-18 years of experience in financial leadership, focusing on financial controls, fundraising, and investor relations.

Qualifications

15–18 years of post-qualification experience.
Experience in consumer goods/FMCG.
Understanding of General Trade, Modern Trade, and Ecommerce channels.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the financial roadmap for IPO readiness.
Oversee financial due diligence and governance processes.
Lead fund-raising efforts including liaising with banks and VCs.

Skills

Financial controls

Accounting

Treasury

Fund-raising

Investor relations

Audits

Taxation

Business finance

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Job description

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About Our Client:

Our client is a fast-growing, promoter-led B2C foods company headquartered in Delhi. The organization recently secured funding from a reputed Indian investment fund, further strengthening its growth trajectory. With a robust topline of approximately ₹550 crore and a healthy profitability margin (PAT ~11%), the company is well-positioned for sustained expansion. As part of its strategic roadmap, the organization is actively working towards a potential IPO within the next three years.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a strategic and execution-focused Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who will be a key member of the senior leadership team. The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Accountant (CA) with 15–18 years of experience in financial leadership roles, with strong expertise in financial controls, accounting, treasury, fund-raising, investor relations, audits, taxation, and business finance. The CFO will play a pivotal role in driving financial strategy and making the organization IPO-ready.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Finance & IPO Readiness

Develop and execute the financial roadmap for IPO readiness
Work closely with legal, compliance, and advisory teams to ensure regulatory preparedness.
Oversee financial due diligence and governance processes.
Lead fund-raising efforts (debt and equity) including evaluating term sheets, liaising with banks, VCs, and financial institutions.
Manage existing and prospective investor relationships.
Present periodic financial and business performance reports to stakeholders.
Ensure robust financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance with statutory regulations.
Lead the accounting, tax, and audit functions with an emphasis on accuracy and transparency.
Build strong MIS systems for real-time business performance tracking.

Treasury & Cash Flow Management

Oversee day-to-day cash flow, working capital, and treasury operations.
Optimize capital allocation and liquidity management.

Business Finance & Decision Support

Partner with business leaders to drive profitability and cost-efficiency across functions.
Analyze financial data to support strategic decisions, pricing, product mix, and expansion planning.

Desired Candidate Profile

Chartered Accountant (CA) with 15–18 years of post-qualification experience.
Prior experience in consumer goods/FMCG with understanding of General Trade, Modern Trade and Ecommerce channels
Experience in establishing processes, systems and ERP implementation
Demonstrated track record in fundraising, treasury, and making an organization IPO-ready.

Seniority level