Chief Financial Officer

Anthroplace Consulting; Kolkata District, Durgapur; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Anthroplace Consulting partners with a premier private higher education institution to appoint a Chief Financial Officer. The role leads financial strategy, governance, and long-term sustainability, overseeing budgeting, accounting, treasury, taxation, audit, compliance, ERP, and risk management in collaboration with senior leadership.

You will drive strategic financial planning, manage grants and funding, optimize costs, and implement ERP improvements.

Qualifications

• CA-ICAI certification is mandatory.
• 15–20 years of Finance & Accounts experience with at least 8–10 years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience in Higher Education, Universities, Educational Institutions, Trusts or Societies is highly preferred.
• Strong exposure to financial strategy, budgeting, treasury, taxation, audit, ERP, and statutory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term financial strategies aligned with institutional goals.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Oversee accounting, financial reporting, MIS, cash flow, treasury, and working capital.

Skills

CA (ICAI)

Finance leadership

Budgeting

ERP

Taxation & Audit

Statutory compliance

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

About the Company:

Our Client is a premier private higher education institution offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional programs across Engineering, Management, Allied Health Sciences, Hospitality, Pharmacy, and other disciplines. The institution is committed to academic excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth.

Role Overview:

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the leadership team responsible for driving the institution's financial strategy, governance, and long-term financial sustainability. The role oversees financial planning, budgeting, accounting, treasury, taxation, audit, compliance, ERP, and risk management while partnering with senior leadership to support strategic decision-making and institutional growth.

Key Responsibility:

Financial Strategy & Planning

• Develop long-term financial strategies aligned with institutional goals.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Support management with financial analysis and strategic recommendations.

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Oversee accounting, financial reporting, MIS, cash flow, treasury, and working capital.
• Present financial performance reports to the Management and Governing Body.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with GST, Income Tax, TDS, PF, ESI, UGC, AICTE, State Government, and other statutory regulations.
• Strengthen internal controls and financial governance.

Audit & Risk Management

• Lead statutory, internal, tax, and government audits.
• Identify financial risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.

Grants, Funding & Cost Management.

• Oversee government grants, institutional funding, and utilization compliance.
• Drive cost optimization and improve financial efficiency across the institution.

ERP & Process Improvement

• Lead finance process automation and ERP optimization.
• Develop SOPs and improve reporting systems.

Leadership

• Lead and mentor the Finance & Accounts team.
• Build strong relationships with auditors, banks, regulatory authorities, and internal stakeholders.

Key Performance Areas (KPAs):

• Financial Planning & Budgeting
• Financial Reporting & MIS
• Statutory Compliance
• Treasury & Cash Flow Management
• Audit & Risk Management
• Cost Optimization
• Grants & Fund Management
• ERP & Process Improvement
• Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Qualification & Experience:

• Mandatory Chartered Accountant (CA) - ICAI
• 15-20 years of Finance & Accounts experience with at least 8-10 years in a senior finance leadership role.
• Experience in Higher Education, Universities, Educational Institutions, Trusts, or Societies is highly preferred.
• Strong exposure to financial strategy, budgeting, treasury, taxation, audit, ERP, and statutory compliance.