Chief Financial Officer - Real Estate

• Chief Financial Officer - Real Estate
• Company: Saimedha Technologies
• Job Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Experience Required: 8 - 10 years
• Role Overview:

The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for leading the company's financial strategy, planning, governance, and risk management while supporting sustainable business growth. In a real estate development organization, the CFO plays a critical role in project financing, capital raising, investor relations, financial controls, treasury management, compliance, and strategic decision-making. The CFO partners closely with the leadership team to optimize profitability, manage cash flows across projects, and ensure financial discipline throughout the project lifecycle.

• Key Responsibilities:
• Financial Strategy & Leadership:
• Develop and execute the company's financial strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Provide strategic financial insights to support expansion, acquisitions, and new developments.
• Participate in corporate planning, business strategy, and investment decisions.
• Drive financial transformation through automation, analytics, and best practices.
• Financial Planning & Analysis:
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Monitor project profitability, return on investment (ROI), and financial performance.
• Establish financial KPIs and reporting dashboards for leadership.
• Analyze variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Project Finance & Capital Raising:
• Structure project financing through banks, NBFCs, private equity, and institutional investors.
• Negotiate financing terms and manage lender relationships.
• Evaluate debt-equity structures for optimal capital efficiency.
• Support joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and land acquisition financing.
• Treasury & Cash Flow Management:
• Manage company-wide cash flow and liquidity.
• Ensure timely availability of funds for ongoing and upcoming projects.
• Optimize working capital and debt servicing.
• Monitor borrowing costs and improve treasury efficiency.
• Accounting & Financial Reporting:
• Oversee financial accounting in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Ensure timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Maintain robust internal controls and financial governance.
• Supervise statutory audits, internal audits, and financial reporting processes.
• Taxation & Compliance:
• Ensure compliance with direct and indirect tax regulations.
• Oversee GST, income tax, TDS, and other statutory filings.
• Ensure compliance with applicable corporate, financial, and real estate regulations.
• Coordinate with legal, regulatory, and compliance advisors.
• Risk Management:
• Identify financial, operational, and regulatory risks.
• Develop mitigation strategies and internal control frameworks.
• Oversee insurance, financial risk management, and compliance monitoring.
• Investor & Stakeholder Management:
• Manage relationships with investors, lenders, auditors, rating agencies, and financial institutions.
• Present financial performance and business updates to the Board and investors.
• Support fundraising, due diligence, and investment transactions.
• Business Operations Support:
• Work closely with project, sales, procurement, legal, and commercial teams.
• Evaluate project feasibility and investment opportunities.
• Monitor construction costs, project budgets, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Drive profitability through financial discipline and operational efficiency.
• Team Leadership:
• Lead and mentor finance, accounts, taxation, treasury, and compliance teams.
• Build a high-performance finance organization.
• Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement.
• Qualifications:
• Chartered Accountant (CA) is mandatory.
• MBA (Finance) or equivalent qualification is preferred in addition to CA.
• Additional certifications such as CFA, CPA, or FRM are an advantage.
• Experience:
• 20+ years of progressive finance leadership experience.
• Minimum 8-10 years in senior finance leadership roles.
• Significant experience in real estate development, construction, infrastructure, or related industries.
• Proven experience in project finance, fundraising, treasury, and financial strategy.
• Experience managing large-scale real estate projects and multi-entity organizations is preferred. .