Chief Financial Officer

About the opportunity We are hiring for a PE-backed NBFC with ₹500 Cr+ AUM, scaling rapidly through a branch-led model in southern India. The organisation is backed by marquee Private Equity investors and is on an ambitious growth trajectory targeting ₹3,000 Cr+ AUM over the next 3–4 years. This is a rare opportunity for a seasoned finance leader to serve as a founding CFO-level hire shaping the financial architecture, governance, and capital strategy of a high-growth lending platform. Key responsibilities Treasury, fundraising & capital management - Lead treasury operations, liquidity planning, and cash flow management - Build and manage relationships with banks, financial institutions, investors, and rating agencies - Drive fundraising through term loans, NCDs, securitisation, co-lending, and assignment transactions - Optimise borrowing mix, cost of funds, and capital structure; actively work to improve credit rating Financial strategy & governance - Define and drive financial strategy aligned with business objectives and long-term growth plans - Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, business planning, and long-term financial modelling - Establish institution-grade financial governance, internal controls, and management reporting frameworks - Drive profitability, operating efficiency, and financial discipline across the organisation Financial operations & reporting - Oversee accounting, MIS, taxation, financial reporting, and audit functions - Ensure timely Ind AS-compliant financial statements and strong controls over data integrity - Monitor portfolio profitability, provisioning, and branch-level financial productivity - Drive automation and process improvements across finance and accounting operations Regulatory compliance & risk management - Ensure full adherence to RBI NBFC regulations and all applicable statutory requirements - Lead statutory, internal, and tax audits as well as RBI inspections - Establish stress-testing, provisioning, and financial risk monitoring mechanisms Investor & stakeholder management - Lead investor relations and maintain strong engagement with lenders, auditors, and the Board - Present financial performance, MIS, treasury updates, and strategic insights to Board and investors - Support due diligence exercises, fundraising presentations, and strategic transactions Ideal candidate - Chartered Accountant (CA) mandatory - 15–18 years in Finance leadership roles in NBFCs, Banks, HFCs, or Financial Services - 15–18 years in Finance leadership roles in NBFCs, Banks, HFCs, or Financial Services - Strong experience in treasury management, fundraising, lender management, and investor relations - Deep understanding of RBI regulations, ALM, Ind AS, and capital markets - High governance orientation, integrity, and ability to operate in a fast-scaling entrepreneurial environment