CFO (Portfolio organisation)

Elevation Capital 3; Mumbai; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevation Capital 3 seeks a seasoned CFO to lead all financial functions of a rapidly growing portfolio company in Mumbai. You will partner with the CEO, Board, and leadership to shape financial strategy for aggressive growth and regional expansion.

Responsibilities span strategic finance, capital raising, M&A, FP&A, and governance. Requires 15+ years in finance, with CA/CPA and strong modelling, valuation, and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, with at least 5 years as CFO or equivalent senior finance role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CA/CPA is a must.
• In-depth knowledge of Indian tax, regulatory frameworks, and corporate governance best practices.
• Proven experience in financial strategy, capital raising, and transaction advisory within India.
• Strong command of financial modelling, valuation, and business partnering skills.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills to collaborate with investors, regulators, and executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the financial strategy to enable rapid scaling and long-term value creation in the Indian and global markets.
• Advise the CEO and Board on capital structure, funding strategies, and financial risk management that reflect evolving market dynamics and regulatory requirements.
• Lead fundraising and IPO preparations tailored for India’s capital markets.
• Lead end-to-end financial due diligence, valuation, and integration for domestic and cross-border M&A, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.
• Shape financial modelling and scenario analysis for inorganic growth opportunities.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis aligned with business KPIs.
• Partner with commercial, operations, and product teams to translate market realities into actionable financial insights.
• Oversee the finance function ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with Ind AS, GST, corporate tax laws, and other statutory requirements.
• Manage audits, liaison with tax authorities and regulatory bodies, and ensure robust internal controls.
• Optimize cash flow, working capital, and banking relationships with Indian financial institutions.
• Manage foreign exchange risks relevant to cross-border transactions and fundraising.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate financial risks specific to the Indian business environment including regulatory, market, and operational risks.
• Strengthen internal controls and compliance with corporate governance, anti-bribery laws, and data privacy norms.

Skills

Financial modelling

Valuation

Business partnering

Communication skills

Influencing skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

CA/CPA

Job description

Please note that this position is with one of our portfolio companies located in Mumbai.

Role description

We seek a seasoned Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead all financial functions of a rapidly growing company portfolio organization, driving strategic financial planning, capital management, and operational excellence. The CFO will act as a key business partner to the CEO, Board, and leadership team, shaping financial strategy that aligns with aggressive growth ambitions and dynamic market conditions.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

Develop and execute the company’s financial strategy to enable rapid scaling and long-term value creation in the Indian and global markets.

Advise the CEO and Board on capital structure, funding strategies, and financial risk management that reflect evolving market dynamics and regulatory requirements.

Lead strategic initiatives including fundraising, IPO preparations tailored for India’s capital markets.

M&A and Corporate Finance

Lead end-to-end financial due diligence, valuation, and integration for domestic and cross-border M&A, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.

Shape financial modelling and scenario analysis for inorganic growth opportunities.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis aligned with business KPIs.

Partner with commercial, operations, and product teams to translate market realities into actionable financial insights.

Accounting, Compliance & Taxation

Oversee the finance function ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS), GST, corporate tax laws, and other statutory requirements.

Manage audits, liaison with tax authorities and regulatory bodies, and ensure robust internal controls.

Treasury & Working Capital Optimization

Optimize cash flow, working capital, and banking relationships with Indian financial institutions.

Manage foreign exchange risks relevant to cross-border transactions and fundraising.

Risk Management & Controls

Identify, evaluate, and mitigate financial risks specific to the Indian business environment including regulatory, market, and operational risks.

Strengthen internal controls and compliance with corporate governance, anti-bribery laws, and data privacy norms.

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum 15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a CFO or equivalent senior finance role preferably in high-growth Indian or regional firms.

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CA/CPA is a must.

In-depth knowledge of Indian tax, regulatory frameworks, and corporate governance best practices.

Proven experience in financial strategy, capital raising, and transaction advisory within India.

Strong command of financial modelling, valuation, and business partnering skills.

Exceptional communication and influencing skills to collaborate with investors, regulators, and executive leadership.