Vice President – Finance – CA Meraki Consultants

The Corporate Institute; Chennai District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute in Chennai invites you to join as Vice President of Finance, a role that partners with the leadership team to shape the organization's financial architecture and long‑term growth strategy.

You will lead strategic planning, robust reporting, budgeting, and corporate finance initiatives, translating complex data into clear business insights for the board and stakeholders, while mentoring the finance team and maintaining rigorous governance and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing large-scale financial operations and corporate finance.
• Ability to communicate complex financial narratives to non-financial stakeholders and the board.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities within finance teams.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments.
• CA qualification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end financial planning and analysis for board forecasts and strategic recommendations.
• Oversee corporate finance activities including capital structure optimization and investment analysis.
• Direct financial reporting to ensure regulatory compliance and transparency.
• Manage annual budgeting aligning expenditures with organizational strategy.
• Supervise finance and accounts, driving accuracy and process improvement.
• Partner with executives to identify cost optimization and revenue growth opportunities.

Skills

Corporate finance

Strategic planning

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Leadership

CA qualification

Board communication

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Job description

Role Overview:

As the Vice President of Finance, you will serve as a key strategic partner to the leadership team, overseeing the entire financial architecture of the organization. This role involves spearheading high‑level financial planning, ensuring robust reporting standards, and managing corporate finance initiatives that directly influence the firm’s long‑term trajectory. You will work closely with stakeholders to translate complex financial data into actionable business insights, ensuring that fiscal discipline and strategic growth remain at the forefront of all operational decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end‑to‑end financial planning and analysis function to provide the board with accurate forecasts and strategic recommendations.


• Oversee corporate finance activities, including capital structure optimization and investment analysis, to support the firm’s expansion goals.


• Direct the financial reporting process to ensure full compliance with regulatory standards and transparency for all internal and external stakeholders.


• Manage the annual budgeting process, aligning departmental expenditures with the broader organizational strategy to maximize operational efficiency.


• Supervise the finance and accounts department, fostering a high‑performance culture that emphasizes accuracy, timeliness, and process improvement.


• Partner with executive leadership to evaluate business performance and identify opportunities for cost optimization and revenue growth.

Required Skillset:

• Demonstrated expertise in managing large‑scale financial operations, with a deep understanding of corporate finance and strategic planning.


• Proven ability to communicate complex financial narratives to non‑financial stakeholders and board members with clarity and authority.


• Strong leadership capabilities, with a track record of mentoring finance teams and driving organizational change.


• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity in a fast‑paced, high‑stakes environment.


• Professional qualification as a Chartered Accountant (CA) is mandatory.


• Ability to operate effectively in a high‑level, on‑site environment in Chennai, maintaining strong interpersonal relationships across all levels of the organization.


• 20 – 30 years of progressive experience in finance leadership roles within reputable organizations.