TrachWizz - Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer (CFO), with 20+ years of leadership experience in finance and accounting.

The role requires a seasoned professional who can provide strategic financial guidance and ensure the financial health and growth of the organization.

Key responsibilities :

• Financial Strategy & Planning: Develop and execute comprehensive financial strategies aligning with the company's long-term goals and vision.
• Lead annual planning and Budgeting.
• Financial Reporting & Compliance: Oversee all financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance with accounting standards and Companies Act.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, ensuring smooth audit processes.
• Ensure transparency over the financial performance of the organization.
• Cash Flow & Capital Management: Monitor and optimize cash flow to maintain liquidity and support operational efficiency and growth.
• Manage banking relationships and treasury functions.
• ensuring efficient deployment of funds.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks, including interest rate eisk, credit risks, and cyber risks Etc.
• Develop and implement internal controls and governance frameworks to safeguard company assets.
• Strategic Leadership & Stakeholder Management: Act as a strategic business partner to the CEO and other executives, providing insights and recommendations for high-level business decisions.
• Manage relationships with investors, board members, and regulatory bodies, ensuring clear and transparent communication.
• Lead and mentor the finance team, creating a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Technology & Digital Transformation: Drive finance digitalization, system implementation/enhancement.
• Improve reporting systems, financial analytics and process efficiency with focus on automation.
• Identify and address skill gaps, and collaborate effectively with other departments and stakeholders.

Qualification:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) / Master of Business Administration (MBA) with specialization in Finance.

Experience:

• Minimum of 20 years + of experience in senior financial leadership roles, preferably within BFSI sector.
• Proven track record in fund management, capital raising, and efficient capital allocation.
• Experience in IPO planning and execution and knowledge of rules and regulations.

Essential Skills:

• Financial Acumen Deep understanding of accounting principles, financial planning, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Strategic Thinking & Vision: Ability to align financial plans with business goals and envision the company's long-term financial success.
• Leadership & Team Management: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and motivate finance teams and collaborate effectively with other departments.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication (written and verbal), negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Proven track record of effective interaction with investors, board members, and senior executives.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to interpret complex financial data and address financial challenges.
• Risk Management: Expertise in identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial and operational risks.
• Regulatory Compliance: Thorough knowledge of relevant financial regulations (RBI, SEBI guidelines, Companies Act regulations, GST).
• Technology Proficiency: Proven track record of financial system implementation, process improvement and re-engineering, financial modeling, data analytics, etc.
• Adaptability & Resilience: Ability to navigate dynamic business environments, adapt and manage change.
• Ethics & Integrity: High commitment to ethical standards and transparent financial practices with highest level of integrity.
• Knowledge and experience of Legal and Secretarial functions will be an added advantage.
• The CFO will report to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and work closely with the board of directors.