CFO - Real Estate

r3 Consultant; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 5,400,000 - 6,600,000; Full time

Job summary

r3 Consultant is looking for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in Kolkata, West Bengal, to lead the organization's finance function. The ideal candidate should be a Qualified Chartered Accountant with 18–25 years of finance leadership experience, including time as a CFO. Responsibilities include driving financial strategy, managing cash flow and compliance, and mentoring the finance team. The role offers a salary of up to 60 LPA, emphasizing the importance of real estate sector experience and strategic decision-making skills.

Qualifications

• 18–25 years of experience in finance leadership roles.
• Currently working as a CFO or has held a CFO position for at least 2–3 years.
• Prior experience in Real Estate, Infrastructure, Construction, or Consulting sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive long-term financial strategy aligned with business growth objectives.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, project cost control, and financial planning.
• Manage cash flow, liquidity, working capital, and capital allocation.
• Oversee financial reporting, taxation, audits, and regulatory compliance.
• Strengthen risk management and internal controls.

Skills

Financial planning & budgeting

Fundraising & treasury management

Cash flow & working capital management

Financial reporting & compliance

Taxation & audit coordination

Risk management & internal controls

ERP & financial digitalization

Cost optimization & profitability analysis

Stakeholder management

Strategic decision-making

Education

Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA)

Job description

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Real Estate Industry

We are seeking an experienced and strategic CFO to lead the overall finance function of the organization. The role involves driving financial strategy, capital structuring, fundraising, budgeting, cash flow management, compliance, and profitability across real estate projects and business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive long‑term financial strategy aligned with business growth objectives.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, project cost control, and financial planning.
• Manage cash flow, liquidity, working capital, and capital allocation.
• Lead fundraising, banking relationships, investor relations, and IPO readiness.
• Oversee financial reporting, taxation, audits, and regulatory compliance including GST, Income Tax, and RERA.
• Strengthen risk management, internal controls, and governance frameworks.
• Drive ERP implementation, finance automation, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Support M&A, business valuation, project viability analysis, and strategic investment decisions.
• Provide financial insights and board‑level MIS for decision‑making.
• Lead and mentor the finance and accounts team.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with a strong academic background.
• 18–25 years of experience in finance leadership roles.
• Currently working as a CFO/Group CFO or has held a CFO position for at least 2–3 years.
• Prior experience in Real Estate, Infrastructure, Construction, or Consulting sectors preferred.
• Strong expertise in financial planning & budgeting, fundraising & treasury management, cash flow & working capital management, financial reporting & compliance, taxation & audit coordination, risk management & internal controls, ERP & financial digitalization, cost optimization & profitability analysis.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and strategic decision‑making skills.
• Experience managing relationships with banks, investors, auditors, and regulatory bodies preferred.
• Salary up to 60 LPA.