CFO

About Our Client:

Our client is a fast-growing, promoter-led B2C foods company headquartered in Delhi. The organization recently secured funding from a reputed Indian investment fund, further strengthening its growth trajectory. With a robust topline of approximately 550 crore and a healthy profitability margin (PAT 11%), the company is well-positioned for sustained expansion. As part of its strategic roadmap, the organization is actively working towards a potential IPO within the next three years.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a strategic and execution-focused Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who will be a key member of the senior leadership team. The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Accountant (CA) with 1518 years of experience in financial leadership roles, with strong expertise in financial controls, accounting, treasury, fund-raising, investor relations, audits, taxation, and business finance. The CFO will play a pivotal role in driving financial strategy and making the organization IPO-ready.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Finance & IPO Readiness

• Develop and execute the financial roadmap for IPO readiness
• Work closely with legal, compliance, and advisory teams to ensure regulatory preparedness.
• Oversee financial due diligence and governance processes.

Fundraising & Investor Relations

• Lead fund-raising efforts (debt and equity) including evaluating term sheets, liaising with banks, VCs, and financial institutions.
• Manage existing and prospective investor relationships.
• Present periodic financial and business performance reports to stakeholders.

Financial Controls & Reporting

• Ensure robust financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance with statutory regulations.
• Lead the accounting, tax, and audit functions with an emphasis on accuracy and transparency.
• Build strong MIS systems for real-time business performance tracking.

Treasury & Cash Flow Management

• Oversee day-to-day cash flow, working capital, and treasury operations.
• Optimize capital allocation and liquidity management.

Business Finance & Decision Support

• Partner with business leaders to drive profitability and cost-efficiency across functions.
• Analyze financial data to support strategic decisions, pricing, product mix, and expansion planning.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Chartered Accountant (CA) with 1518 years of post-qualification experience.
• Prior experience in consumer goods/FMCG with understanding of General Trade, Modern Trade and Ecommerce channels
• Experience in establishing processes, systems and ERP implementation
• Demonstrated track record in fundraising, treasury, and making an organization IPO-ready.