Chief Financial Officer - IPO & Capital Markets - CA

Chief Financial Officer (CFO):

Location: Chennai | Reporting to: Managing Director & Board

Role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced CFO to lead the finance function and drive the organization's IPO preparedness, financial strategy, governance and capital management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the overall IPO strategy, readiness and execution, including coordination with investment bankers, auditors, legal advisors and regulators.
• Oversee financial reporting, statutory compliance, audits, internal controls and corporate governance.
• Lead fundraising, capital structure optimization, investor relations and pre-IPO activities.
• Drive financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow management and business performance analysis.
• Lead financial due diligence and ensure accuracy of DRHP and other IPO-related documentation.
• Manage taxation, regulatory matters and enterprise-wide financial risks.
• Support the MD and Board on strategic investments, growth initiatives and long-term capital allocation.
• Ensure ongoing compliance and financial reporting requirements post-IPO.

Candidate Profile:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA)
• 15+ years of relevant experience in senior finance leadership roles.
• Mandatory exposure to IPO / Capital Markets, with Private Equity experience preferred.
• Experience in large promoter-driven organizations, ideally 3,000 Cr+ turnover.
• Prior experience with a listed company is preferred.
• Strong expertise in financial strategy, reporting, governance, risk management and business analytics.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management and people-management skills.
• Should be comfortable working in a family-run, promoter-led business environment.