Chief Financial Officer

Uberlife Consulting; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Uberlife Consulting in Kolkata seeks a Finance Head to drive financial strategy, enable growth, and lead long-term planning. The role demands deep financial acumen, strong business partnering, and experience with growth-focused, investor-backed companies.

Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, working capital optimization, and overseeing tax compliance, audits, and lender relations. You will partner with the CEO and leadership team to push efficiency and profitability across the

Qualifications

• Qualified CA with experience in high-growth, investor-backed companies.
• Proven leadership in financial planning, FP&A, and treasury.
• Strong analytical and cross-functional partnering skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall financial performance management of the business.
• Partner with senior leadership to define growth and profitability roadmaps.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling at multiple levels.
• Optimize working capital and cash flow management.
• Ensure 100% compliance with tax regulations and liaise with auditors.
• Manage relationships with banks, investors, and service providers.

Skills

CA

Financial leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Job description

About the Company: A leading Retail/Ecommerce company

Location: Kolkata

Reporting to: CEO/Founder

Role Overview:

The Finance Head will be a key member of the leadership team, responsible for driving the financial strategy, operational efficiency, and long‑term business planning. The role demands deep financial acumen, strong business partnering capabilities, and proven experience in managing growth‑oriented, investor‑backed companies.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic & Financial Leadership:

• - Lead overall financial performance management of the business.
• - Partner with senior leadership to define and execute growth and profitability roadmaps.
• - Support strategic decision‑making through actionable financial insights and risk assessment.

Financial Planning & Analysis:

• - Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling at business unit, product line, and brand levels.
• - Monitor key business levers and financial KPIs to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

Working Capital & Treasury Management:

• - Optimize working capital and cash flow management.
• - Plan and secure short‑term and long‑term financing through banks and alternate sources.
• - Structure vendor financing arrangements for peak business cycles and long‑term growth.

Vendor Finance & Experience:

• - Ensure On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) vendor payments and timely closure of reconciliations.
• - Collaborate with business teams to improve vendor terms (margins and credit period) and drive vendor satisfaction.

Cost & Cash Flow Optimization:

• - Drive cost reduction initiatives in partnership with operations and procurement teams.
• - Improve Free Cash Flows through margin expansion, inventory planning, and operating cost management.

Statutory Compliance & Risk Management:

• - Ensure 100% compliance with direct and indirect tax regulations.
• - Stay updated and ensure implementation of changes in financial regulations and tax laws.
• - Liaise with auditors, legal counsel, and regulatory authorities as required.
• - Stakeholder & Service Provider Engagement
• - Manage relationships with financial institutions, investors, and external service providers.
• - Oversee engagements with Technology Service Providers (TSP) and lead steering committee reviews.

Qualifications & Skills:

• - Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA)
• - Proven experience in financial leadership roles in high‑growth organizations.
• - Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• - Ability to influence stakeholders and manage cross‑functional teams.
• - Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.