Chief Financial Officer - Real Estate Project Finance - Real Estate - CA

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