Chief Financial Officer – eCommerce Uberlife Consulting

The Corporate Institute; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute in Kolkata seeks a Finance Head to shape financial strategy, drive performance, and guide long-term planning for an investor-backed growth company.

You will partner with the CEO and leadership team to steer budgeting, capital planning, working capital, and risk management while ensuring compliance and strong stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with experience in high-growth companies.
• Proven leadership of financial performance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall financial performance management of the business.
• Partner with senior leadership to define growth and profitability roadmaps.
• Support strategic decision-making through actionable financial insights and risk assessment.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.
• Manage working capital, treasury, and financing arrangements.
• Ensure statutory compliance and liaise with auditors and regulators.
• Engage with investors and external service providers.

Skills

CA Certification

Financial Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Stakeholder Management

Cross-functional Leadership

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Job description

About the Company:

A leading 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.