Chief Financial Officer

Staffington Global · Delhi, India

We are looking for Chief Financial officer for renowned real estate development firm with a great legacy based out of Delhi/NCR

• Candidate should be Chartered accountant/CPA
• Should have more than 20 years of experience in the field of accounts and taxation, fund raising with at least 5 years in HOD or financial controllership role
• Should have strong prior experience with Real Estate industry

Financial Strategy & Planning

• Develop and drive short- and long-term financial strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and financial modelling for land acquisitions, project development, and investment opportunities.
• Evaluate project feasibility, profitability, ROI, and capital allocation.

Budgeting, Cost Control & Performance Management

• Oversee project-wise budgeting, costing, revenue and cash flow planning.
• Monitor actual performance against budgets and prepare variance analysis and management reports.
• Drive cost optimisation, efficient fund utilisation, and improved project profitability.

Accounting, Reporting & Controls

• Oversee all accounting operations, including AP, AR, revenue recognition, cash transactions, book closure, and consolidation.
• Ensure timely preparation of P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statements, MIS, and other management reports.
• Establish robust financial policies, internal controls, and governance frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with Indian GAAP, IFRS, statutory and regulatory requirements, and manage internal and external audits.

Cash Flow, Working Capital & Treasury

• Manage liquidity, working capital, cash flow projections, collections, disbursements, and banking relationships.
• Ensure optimum utilisation of funds and availability of capital for ongoing operations and new projects.
• Work closely with business and functional teams to strengthen collections and overall cash flow.

Fund Raising & Capital Management

• Lead financial planning and presentations for investors, private equity, banks, NBFCs, and other financial institutions.
• Support fundraising and project financing for acquisitions and developments.
• Structure and manage debt and equity financing, construction loans, refinancing, and long-term debt.
• Ensure transparent financial reporting and maintain investor confidence.

Risk, Taxation & Compliance

• Assess and mitigate financial risks related to market fluctuations, interest rates, project costs, and investments.
• Oversee direct and indirect taxation, including tax planning, GST, assessments, audits, reconciliations, and statutory filings.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, including RERA, SEBI (where applicable), and corporate tax requirements.

Systems, Process Improvement & Team Leadership

• Lead the implementation and effective utilisation of Farvision ERP and other financial technology solutions.
• Drive process improvements, automation, financial analytics, and stronger governance.
• Lead, develop, and upskill the Finance, Accounts, and Taxation teams.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with senior management and cross-functional teams on financial decision-making and business performance.
• Manage relationships with auditors, tax advisors, banks, financial institutions, and investors.