Group CFO

Weekday AI; Dadri; On-site; INR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Weekday AI is seeking a Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to steer the finance function across a group of IT/ITES entities. The role requires a CA with robust fundraising and IPO experience, and a strategic partner to the CEO and Board on critical financial decisions.

The successful candidate will lead capital allocation, financial controls, and governance while driving sustainable growth and investor confidence from Noida, Uttar Pradesh. 15+ years of experience is expected.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in finance, accounting, and financial leadership, preferably within IT/ITES.
• Proven track record in fundraising and investor engagement.
• Experience leading IPO preparation, readiness, or execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the group’s financial strategy in alignment with long-term growth plans.
• Lead fundraising initiatives, including equity and debt financing and engagement with investors.
• Drive IPO readiness and execution with financial preparation, due diligence, and stakeholder coordination.
• Oversee financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and performance reviews.
• Manage group-level financial reporting, consolidation, treasury, working capital, and capital allocation.
• Establish and strengthen internal controls, governance, and risk management processes.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, taxation, statutory regulations, and corporate laws.
• Partner with the CEO, Board, and leaders on strategic planning and investments.
• Build relationships with investors, banks, auditors, and external advisors.
• Monitor financial metrics and identify risks to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Lead and develop the finance team and scalable financial processes across group entities.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring as required.

Skills

Finance leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Job description

This role is for one of the Weekend's clients

Salary range: Rs 500000 - Rs 700000 (ie INR 50-70 LPA)

Experience: 15+ yrs

Location: Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

We are seeking an accomplished and strategicGroup Chief Financial Officer (CFO)to lead the finance function across a group of companies operating in the IT/ITES sector. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in financial leadership, fundraising, capital management, corporate governance, and IPO-related activities.

This role requires a commercially astute finance leader who can drive financial strategy, strengthen financial controls, optimise capital allocation, and support sustainable business growth. The candidate must have a strong track record in fundraising and IPO processes, along with the ability to partner with the leadership team and Board on critical financial and strategic decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the group’s financial strategy in alignment with business objectives and long-term growth plans.
• Lead fundraising initiatives, including equity and debt financing, capital structuring, and engagement with investors and financial institutions.
• Drive IPO readiness and execution, coordinating financial preparation, due diligence, documentation, and stakeholder requirements.
• Oversee financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial performance reviews.
• Manage group-level financial reporting, consolidation, treasury, working capital, and capital allocation.
• Establish and strengthen internal financial controls, governance frameworks, and risk management processes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, taxation requirements, statutory regulations, and corporate laws.
• Partner with the CEO, Board, and business leaders on strategic planning, investments, profitability, and financial decision-making.
• Build and maintain relationships with investors, banks, auditors, legal advisors, and other external stakeholders.
• Monitor key financial metrics, identify business risks, and recommend measures to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Lead and develop the finance team while establishing scalable financial systems, policies, and processes across group entities.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, restructuring, and other strategic transactions as required.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 15+ years of experiencein finance, accounting, and financial leadership, preferably within the IT/ITES industry.
• QualifiedChartered Accountant (CA)with a strong understanding of corporate finance and financial governance.
• Proven experience leading fundraising activities, including investor engagement and capital-raising transactions.
• Demonstrable experience inIPO preparation, readiness, or execution.
• Strong expertise in financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
• Experience managing group-level finance functions, financial consolidation, and multiple business entities.
• Strong understanding of statutory compliance, taxation, accounting standards, internal controls and risk management.
• Excellent stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to work effectively with Boards, investors, lenders and senior leadership.
• Strong commercial acumen, analytical thinking, negotiation skills and strategic decision-making capabilities.
• Proven ability to build high-performing finance teams and establish scalable financial processes.
• High levels of integrity, accountability, leadership, and professional judgement.