Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer (CFO), A leading listed IT Service and Technology company, Chennai

Job summary : A leading Listed IT Company is keen to hire a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the finance function and drive the company’s next phase of growth. The role will focus on capital raising, banking and financial negotiations, working-capital optimization, and strengthening the company’s financial position. The CFO will also ensure robust financial controls and compliance with public-company regulatory requirements.

About the company : A leading listed IT service and Technology company delivering solutions across Education, Defence, Surveillance, and Smart Utilities, with a strong focus on government and institutional projects. The business has scaled to  250+ employees  and reported  ~₹688 Cr revenue in FY25.  . With a strong presence in the B2B and institutional markets, the company undertakes complex technology and infrastructure projects for enterprise and government customers.

Designation :  Chied Financial Officer (CFO)

Location:

Chennai

Roles and responsibilities:

1. Fundraising & Capital Markets
Identify, evaluate, and develop relationships with potential equity investors, institutional investors, mutual funds, private equity funds, family offices, and other financial investors.
Lead and manage equity fundraising initiatives, including preparation of financial models, business plans, valuations, investor presentations and due diligence requirements
Manage investor relationships and communicate the company’s growth and financial performance, while advising the Management and Board on suitable capital sources and structures.
Lead coordination with merchant bankers, legal advisors and auditors for fundraising/capital-market transactions, while optimizing the company’s capital structure and cost of capital.
2. Banking & Working Capital Management
Develop and maintain strong relationships with banks and financial institutions.
Negotiate and optimize Bank Guarantee (BG), Letter of Credit (LC), overdraft, working-capital, and other banking facilities
Negotiate competitive banking terms and optimize working-capital limits in line with project and growth requirements.
Drive efficient cash-flow, receivables, payables, billing, collections, and working-capital management.
3. Financial Planning & Business Partnering
Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, reporting, and financial modelling to support strategic business decisions.
Provide the CEO and Board with insights on project profitability, cash flows, commercial viability, working capital, and financial risks.
4. Financial Controls & Cost Management
Strengthen internal controls, approval mechanisms, and financial checks across procurement, payments, projects, inventory, and receivables.
Drive cost optimization, minimize financial leakages, and foster financial discipline and accountability across functions.
5. Listed Company Compliance & Governance
Ensure regulatory compliance, accurate financial reporting, statutory disclosures, and adherence to SEBI, Companies Act, accounting, and taxation requirements.
Coordinate with the Board, Audit Committee, auditors, Company Secretary, and advisors on governance, audits, disclosures, investor communication, and regulatory matters.
6. B2G / Government Business
Support the financial and commercial aspects of the company’s B2G and government-facing business, including tender participation, contractual requirements, performance guarantees, payment structures, and working capital implications.
7. Leadership & Team Management
Lead and develop a high-performance finance team with strong processes, systems, controls, and accountability.
Partner with the CEO, Board, business and project teams, auditors, bankers, and…