Chief Financial Officer

Kwan; India; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Kwan is seeking a seasoned finance leader for a founding CFO position in southern India. The ideal candidate will lead treasury operations, build relationships with financial institutions, and define the financial strategy for ambitious growth in a high-growth lending platform.

The role requires extensive experience in treasury management, investor relations, and a strong understanding of RBI regulations. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a rapid scaling journey in the finance sector.

Qualifications

• 15-18 years in Finance leadership roles in NBFCs, Banks, HFCs, or Financial Services.
• Strong experience in treasury management and fundraising.
• Deep understanding of RBI regulations and capital markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead treasury operations, liquidity planning, and cash flow management.
• Define and drive financial strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee accounting, MIS, taxation, financial reporting, and audit functions.
• Ensure adherence to RBI NBFC regulations and lead audits.
• Lead investor relations and present financial performance to Board.

Skills

Treasury management

Fundraising

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Investor relations

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Job description

About the opportunity

We are hiring for a PE‑backed NBFC with INR500 Cr+ AUM, scaling rapidly through a branch‑led model in southern India. The organisation is backed by marquee Private Equity investors and is on an ambitious growth trajectory targeting INR3,000 Cr+ AUM over the next 3‑4 years. This is a rare opportunity for a seasoned finance leader to serve as a founding CFO‑level hire shaping the financial architecture, governance, and capital strategy of a high‑growth lending platform.

Key responsibilities

Treasury, fundraising & capital management

• Lead treasury operations, liquidity planning, and cash flow management
• Build and manage relationships with banks, financial institutions, investors, and rating agencies
• Drive fundraising through term loans, NCDs, securitisation, co‑lending, and assignment transactions
• Optimise borrowing mix, cost of funds, and capital structure; actively work to improve credit rating

Financial strategy & governance

• Define and drive financial strategy aligned with business objectives and long‑term growth plans
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, business planning, and long‑term financial modelling
• Establish institution‑grade financial governance, internal controls, and management reporting frameworks
• Drive profitability, operating efficiency, and financial discipline across the organisation

Financial operations & reporting

• Oversee accounting, MIS, taxation, financial reporting, and audit functions
• Ensure timely Ind AS‑compliant financial statements and strong controls over data integrity
• Monitor portfolio profitability, provisioning, and branch‑level financial productivity
• Drive automation and process improvements across finance and accounting operations

Regulatory compliance & risk management

• Ensure full adherence to RBI NBFC regulations and all applicable statutory requirements
• Lead statutory, internal, and tax audits as well as RBI inspections
• Establish stress‑testing, provisioning, and financial risk monitoring mechanisms

Investor & stakeholder management

• Lead investor relations and maintain strong engagement with lenders, auditors, and the Board
• Present financial performance, MIS, treasury updates, and strategic insights to Board and investors
• Support due diligence exercises, fundraising presentations, and strategic transactions

Ideal candidate

• Chartered Accountant (CA) mandatory - 15-18 years in Finance leadership roles in NBFCs, Banks, HFCs, or Financial Services
• Strong experience in treasury management, fundraising, lender management, and investor relations
• Deep understanding of RBI regulations, ALM, Ind AS, and capital markets
• High governance orientation, integrity, and ability to operate in a fast‑scaling entrepreneurial environment