Chief Financial Officer – Real Estate Saimedha Technologies

The Corporate Institute; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 5,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute seeks a seasoned Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy, planning, governance, and risk management for a real estate development group.

You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, treasury, and reporting while partnering with leadership to optimize profitability across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant is mandatory.
• MBA (Finance) or equivalent qualification is preferred in addition to CA.
• Additional certifications such as CFA, CPA, or FRM are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy and governance for the real estate development business.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Structure project finance, capital raising, and lender relations.
• Ensure robust internal controls, reporting, and regulatory compliance.

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

MBA (Finance)

CFA

CPA

FRM

Job description

Role Overview:

The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for leading the company’s financial strategy, planning, governance, and risk management while supporting sustainable business growth. In a real estate development organization, the CFO plays a critical role in project financing, capital raising, investor relations, financial controls, treasury management, compliance, and strategic decision-making. The CFO partners closely with the leadership team to optimize profitability, manage cash flows across projects, and ensure financial discipline throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Strategy & Leadership:

• Develop and execute the company’s financial strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Provide strategic financial insights to support expansion, acquisitions, and new developments.
• Participate in corporate planning, business strategy, and investment decisions.
• Drive financial transformation through automation, analytics, and best practices.

Financial Planning & Analysis:

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Monitor project profitability, return on investment (ROI), and financial performance.
• Establish financial KPIs and reporting dashboards for leadership.
• Analyze variances and recommend corrective actions.

Project Finance & Capital Raising:

• Structure project financing through banks, NBFCs, private equity, and institutional investors.
• Negotiate financing terms and manage lender relationships.
• Evaluate debt-equity structures for optimal capital efficiency.
• Support joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and land acquisition financing.

Treasury & Cash Flow Management:

• Manage company-wide cash flow and liquidity.
• Ensure timely availability of funds for ongoing and upcoming projects.
• Optimize working capital and debt servicing.
• Monitor borrowing costs and improve treasury efficiency.

Accounting & Financial Reporting:

• Oversee financial accounting in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Ensure timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Maintain robust internal controls and financial governance.
• Supervise statutory audits, internal audits, and financial reporting processes.

Taxation & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with direct and indirect tax regulations.
• Oversee GST, income tax, TDS, and other statutory filings.
• Ensure compliance with applicable corporate, financial, and real estate regulations.
• Coordinate with legal, regulatory, and compliance advisors.

Risk Management:

• Identify financial, operational, and regulatory risks.
• Develop mitigation strategies and internal control frameworks.
• Oversee insurance, financial risk management, and compliance monitoring.

Investor & Stakeholder Management:

• Manage relationships with investors, lenders, auditors, rating agencies, and financial institutions.
• Present financial performance and business updates to the Board and investors.
• Support fundraising, due diligence, and investment transactions.

Business Operations Support:

• Work closely with project, sales, procurement, legal, and commercial teams.
• Evaluate project feasibility and investment opportunities.
• Monitor construction costs, project budgets, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Drive profitability through financial discipline and operational efficiency.

Team Leadership:

• Lead and mentor finance, accounts, taxation, treasury, and compliance teams.
• Build a high-performance finance organization.
• Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) is mandatory.
• MBA (Finance) or equivalent qualification is preferred in addition to CA.
• Additional certifications such as CFA, CPA, or FRM are an advantage.

Experience:

• 20+ years of progressive finance leadership experience.
• Minimum 810 years in senior finance leadership roles.
• Significant experience in real estate development, construction, infrastructure, or related industries.
• Proven experience in project finance, fundraising, treasury, and financial strategy.
• Experience managing large-scale real estate projects and multi-entity organizations is preferred.