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Chief Financial Officer

Talentiser·Posted 1 week ago

Location

All India, Chennai

Experience

15–19 years

Required Skills

FundraisingTreasury ManagementStrategic FinanceFinancial ModelingInvestor RelationsRisk ManagementBudgetingForecastingAudit ManagementInventory PlanningCAFinancial Planning AnalysisCompliance GovernanceMASupply Chain Efficiency

About the Role

As a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) based in Chennai for a series B funded manufacturing startup, your role will involve strategic finance and growth, financial planning & analysis, fundraising, treasury & capital management, finance operations, compliance & governance, procurement, inventory & operational finance, and mentoring the existing finance function.

Role Overview: As the CFO, you will partner with the CEO and Board to shape the companys capital structure, fundraising strategy, financial risk management, and long-term growth planning. You will lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting while driving business unit performance management aligned with growth targets and key performance indicators. Key Responsibilities: - Partner with the CEO and Board to shape the companys capital structure, fundraising strategy, financial risk management, and long-term growth planning.

• Support M&A initiatives, strategic partnerships, market-entry assessments, and the evaluation of inorganic growth opportunities.

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting while driving business unit performance management.

• Collaborate with business, operations, and product teams to translate market dynamics into actionable financial insights.

• Lead equity and debt fundraising initiatives, including financial models, investor materials, and due diligence processes.

• Build and manage relationships with venture capital investors, banks, and financial institutions.

• Oversee the finance function to ensure financial accuracy, transparency, and compliance with relevant regulations.

• Work closely with procurement and operations teams to strengthen financial oversight of inventory planning and cost optimization.

• Provide mentoring and professional guidance to the in-house finance team.
Qualifications Required: - Qualified CA with 15 years of PQE
• Experience in raising funds

• Strong knowledge of Indian Accounting Standards (Indian GAAP), GST, corporate tax regulations, and statutory requirements
If you are interested in exploring this opportunity, please write to bhavana@talentiser.com. As a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) based in Chennai for a series B funded manufacturing startup, your role will involve strategic finance and growth, financial planning & analysis, fundraising, treasury & capital management, finance operations, compliance & governance, procurement, inventory & operational finance, and mentoring the existing finance function.
Role Overview: As the CFO, you will partner with the CEO and Board to shape the companys capital structure, fundraising strategy, financial risk management, and long-term growth planning. You will lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting while driving business unit performance management aligned with growth targets and key performance indicators.
Key Responsibilities: - Partner with the CEO and Board to shape the companys capital structure, fundraising strategy, financial risk management, and long-term growth planning.
• Support M&A initiatives, strategic partnerships, market-entry assessments, and the evaluation of inorganic growth opportunities.

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting while driving business unit performance management.

• Collaborate with business, operations, and product teams to translate market dynamics into actionable financial insights.

• Lead equity and debt fundraising initiatives, including financial models, investor materials, and due diligence processes.

• Build and manage relationships with venture capital investors, banks, and financial institutions.

• Oversee the finance function to ensure financial accuracy, transparency, and compliance with relevant regulations.

• Work closely with procurement and operations teams to strengthen financial oversight of inventory planning and cost optimization.

• Provide mentoring and professional guidance to the in-house finance team.

Qualifications Required:

• Qualified CA with 15 years of PQE

• Experience in raising funds

• Strong knowledge of Indian Accounting Standards (Indian GAAP), GST, corporate tax regulations, and statutory requirements

If you are interested in exploring this opportunity, please write to bhavana@talentiser.com.

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Ideal Candidate

A CA with 15+ years who has closed Series A/B rounds at a manufacturing or capital-intensive startup, built finance functions from the ground up, and translated operational complexity into investor narratives.

Estimated Salary Range(medium confidence)

₹2.2 Cr – ₹3.2 Cr per year

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