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Role Overview:
We are looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the overall finance function of a growing real estate organization. The role will serve as a strategic financial advisor to the Managing Director and Promoters, with responsibility for project finance, treasury, capital allocation, taxation, financial planning, risk management, and overall financial governance.
Mandatory Eligibility Criteria:
– Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is mandatory.
– 18 – 25 years of overall experience in finance.
– Minimum 5+ years of experience as a CFO, Finance Director, Head of Finance, or equivalent senior finance leadership role.
– Extensive experience in Real Estate project finance.
– Strong experience managing large development pipelines and complex real estate projects.
– Proven expertise in treasury management, strategic capital allocation, debt financing, and banking relationships.
– Strong knowledge of corporate taxation and financial risk management.
– CFA or other relevant advanced financial qualifications will be an advantage.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Financial Leadership:
– Act as the key financial advisor to the Managing Director and Promoters.
– Provide strategic inputs on investments, project launches, business expansion, and financial risks.
– Evaluate investment opportunities and assess financial feasibility through IRR, ROI, and other financial metrics.
– Develop long-term financial strategies aligned with business growth objectives.
Project Finance:
– Evaluate and structure financing for residential, commercial, mixed-use, and redevelopment projects.
– Lead project feasibility analysis, financial modelling, funding requirements, and capital structuring.
– Assess project profitability, cash flows, returns, and associated financial risks.
– Monitor project finance performance throughout the development lifecycle.
Treasury & Liquidity Management:
– Own the organization’s overall cash-flow and liquidity strategy.
– Manage debt financing, refinancing, working capital, and funding requirements.
– Build and maintain strong relationships with banks and financial institutions.
– Optimize the organization’s funding structure and cost of capital.
– Ensure adequate liquidity to support project execution and business operations.
Financial Planning & Performance:
– Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and management reporting.
– Monitor financial performance, profitability, cash flows, and key financial KPIs.
– Provide timely financial insights and recommendations to senior management.
– Drive cost optimization and financial efficiency across the organization.
Taxation & Compliance:
– Oversee corporate taxation, tax planning, and statutory financial compliance.
– Ensure effective financial controls, governance, and risk-management frameworks.
– Coordinate with auditors, consultants, regulators, and other external stakeholders.
Leadership & Governance:
– Lead and mentor the finance, accounts, treasury, taxation, and related teams.
– Establish strong financial processes, controls, policies, and governance mechanisms.
– Collaborate with business, legal, projects, sales, and other functions on strategic initiatives.
– Present financial performance and strategic recommendations to the Promoters and senior leadership.
Required Skills & Experience:
– CA qualification – Mandatory.
– 18 – 25 years of relevant finance experience.
– 5+ years in a CFO / Finance Director / Head of Finance or equivalent leadership position.
– Extensive Real Estate industry experience.
– Strong expertise in Real Estate project finance and financial modelling.
– Strong understanding of IRR, ROI, project feasibility, and capital structuring.
– Expertise in treasury, liquidity management, debt financing, and banking.
– Strong knowledge of corporate taxation.
– Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills.
Preferred Candidate Profile:
– Senior finance professionals with significant experience in large-scale real estate development organizations.
– Candidates with experience across residential, commercial, mixed-use, and redevelopment projects.
– CFA or additional finance qualifications will be an advantage.
– Strong experience working directly with promoters, MDs, boards, and senior leadership teams.
Core Skills:
– Real Estate Finance
– Project Finance
– Treasury Management
– Capital Allocation
– Financial Modelling
– IRR & ROI Analysis
– Debt Financing
– Cash Flow Management
– Corporate Taxation
– Budgeting & Forecasting
– Financial Governance
– Risk Management
– Banking & Investor Relations
– P&L Management
– Strategic Financial Leadership
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