M&A Head - Virtual CFO

AKMV Consultants Pvt Ltd; New Delhi; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

AKMV Consultants Pvt Ltd is seeking a seasoned M&A CFO / Virtual CFO on a contractual basis to lead M&A strategy, transaction execution, and value creation within the Indian market.

The role requires extensive experience across the M&A lifecycle, engagement with promoters and boards, and a track record of closing transactions in India. This is a strategic, non-traditional CFO position focusing on growth via acquisitions.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of overall experience with significant exposure to M&A and Corporate Finance.
• Proven track record of closing multiple M&A transactions in India.
• Hands-on experience across the complete M&A lifecycle: modelling, deal structuring, negotiations, closure.
• Experience working with Promoters/Founders, CXOs and Boards on strategic transactions.
• Strong understanding of the Indian M&A ecosystem and transaction landscape.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Promoters and senior leadership to shape the organisation's M&A and inorganic growth strategy.
• Translate the Promoters' vision into a structured M&A roadmap and execution plan.
• Lead financial evaluation, valuation analyses, deal scenarios and investment cases.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external advisors to lead end-to-end M&A lifecycle.
• Lead and oversee financial, commercial and tax due diligence processes and negotiations.
• Drive transactions towards timely and successful closure while protecting the organisation's interests.

Skills

Strategic M&A

Financial modelling

Deal execution

Education

CA / MBA (Finance) / CFA

Job description

Designation:Contractual CFO – M&A / Virtual CFO

About theCompany:

Our client is aleading and rapidly growing player in the Landscape and Horticultureindustry , with a strong PAN-India presence and an establishedbusiness platform. As part of its next phase of growth and corporate expansion,the organisation is actively exploring strategic M&A opportunities to strengthen its market position, expand its capabilities, and accelerate itslong-term growth ambitions. The organisation is seeking to engage a seasoned M&A-focusedCFO / Virtual CFO on a contractual basis , who can partner closelywith the Promoters and Leadership Team to translate their M&A vision into astructured and executable corporate growth strategy.

RoleOverview:

The role isdesigned for a strategic M&A finance leader who brings demonstratedexperience in successfully executing and closing multiple M&Atransactions within the Indian market .

This is nota conventional Finance Controller or traditional CFO position . The mandateis specifically focused on M&A strategy, transaction execution,financial evaluation, deal structuring, due diligence, negotiations andsuccessful closure of transactions .

The individualwill act as a Virtual CFO / M&A Head , working closely with thePromoters and senior leadership to identify and evaluate potential acquisitionopportunities, assess strategic and financial fit, lead transaction processes,and support the organisation through the complete M&A lifecycle.

KeyResponsibilities:

• Partner with the Promoters and senior leadership tounderstand and shape the organisation's M&A and inorganic growthstrategy .
• Translate the Promoters' vision and corporateambitions into a structured M&A roadmap and execution plan .
• Assess strategic fit, market attractiveness,business synergies and long-term value creation potential of prospectivetransactions.
• Lead the financial evaluation and commercialassessment of potential M&A opportunities.
• Develop and review detailed financial models,valuation analyses, deal scenarios and investment cases.
• Evaluate target companies based on financialperformance, cash flows, profitability, growth potential, business qualityand strategic relevance.
• Conduct comprehensive valuation analysis usingappropriate methodologies, including DCF, trading comparables, transactioncomparables and other relevant approaches.
• Assess potential synergies, risks, liabilities andvalue creation opportunities associated with proposed transactions.
• Lead the end-to-end M&A transaction lifecycle,from target identification and preliminary assessment through duediligence, negotiation, structuring and closure .
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and externaladvisors including investment bankers, transaction advisors, lawyers, taxadvisors, auditors and other specialists.
• Lead and oversee financial, commercial and tax duediligence processes.
• Review and analyse due diligence findings andidentify key transaction risks and value implications.
• Support negotiations on valuation, transactionstructure, consideration, warranties, indemnities and other key commercialterms.
• Work closely with legal and external advisory teamson transaction documentation and deal closure.
• Drive transactions towards timely and successfulcompletion while protecting the organisation's strategic and financialinterests.

4. Promoter & Stakeholder Advisory

• Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to thePromoters on M&A and corporate growth opportunities.
• Present clear, data-driven recommendations to thePromoters and Board on potential transactions.
• Provide independent perspective on theattractiveness, risks and feasibility of prospective deals.

5. Post-Transaction Support

• Support the organisation in developing post-mergerintegration plans and value realisation strategies, where required.
• Assist in tracking anticipated synergies andfinancial outcomes following transaction closure.
• Provide strategic financial oversight during thetransition and integration phase.

CandidateProfile:

The idealcandidate should be a seasoned M&A professional / CFO / CorporateDevelopment leader with a proven track record of executing and successfullyclosing multiple M&A transactions in the Indian market .

EssentialExperience & Qualifications:

• CA / MBA (Finance) / CFA or equivalentqualification from a reputed institution.
• 15+ years of overall experience , withsignificant exposure to M&A, Corporate Finance, Investment Banking,Corporate Development or Strategic Finance.
• Demonstrated experience in successfully closingmultiple M&A transactions in India .
• Strong hands-on experience across the completeM&A lifecycle, including:
• Financial modelling and valuation
• Deal structuring
• Negotiations
• Deal closure
• Experience working directly with Promoters / Founders,CXOs and Boards on strategic transactions.
• Strong understanding of the Indian M&Aecosystem and transaction landscape.
• Proven ability to independently drive transactionsand manage multiple stakeholders and advisors.