Chief Financial Officer

A client of Visara Partners who are a group of companies with diversified businesses is seeking a seasoned Chief Financial Officer to anchor the company’s financial leadership as it scales its impact and technology-driven service portfolio. The ideal candidate will bring a sharp blend of strategic financial foresight, operational control, and capital market maturity, having operated in high-growth or transformation-stage organizations.

This role will be pivotal in institutionalizing financial discipline, shaping investment and profitability strategies, and ensuring long-term readiness for public and institutional scrutiny.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Business Finance

Lead revenue modelling, margin analysis, pricing strategy, and customer profitability frameworks

Drive commercial decision-making with delivery, sales, and product teams

Structure investment plans for new verticals, geography expansion, or strategic partnerships

Monitor business unit performance with predictive analytics and growth levers

2. Core Financial Management

Oversee FP&A, controllership, audits, taxation, treasury, and working capital optimization

Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all statutory filings, board packs, and internal MIS

Establish robust internal controls, compliance protocols, and financial reporting standards aligned with IND-AS / IFRS

Own financial technology stack implementation and automation roadmap

3. IPO and Capital Markets Preparedness

Bring in maturity and process orientation to build financial systems and practices that meet investor-grade scrutiny

Collaborate on financial structuring, due diligence, and engagement with legal, audit, and banking partners

Lead readiness efforts for external capital—debt, equity, strategic investment—with full audit and compliance hygiene

4. Governance & Group Alignment

Work closely with Group CFO to ensure alignment with group-wide governance, financial policies, and capital strategy

Support group-level initiatives including consolidated reporting, risk audits, and enterprise-wide financial analytics

Ideal Profile

CA and/or MBA (Finance) from a reputed institution

18+ years of progressive finance leadership, with at least 5 years in a CFO or equivalent role

Demonstrated experience in business finance + operational finance within tech-enabled services, BPM, or social enterprises

Exposure to IPO environments, even if not end-to-end lead

Strong understanding of Indian statutory frameworks, SEBI compliance, and investor communication standards

High EQ, ethical compass, and a collaborative style suited to impact-first organizations

Why This Role Matters

Visara’s client operates at the intersection of technology, impact, and inclusive growth. As CFO, you will not only lead financial strategy but also shape how ethical, purpose-led enterprises scale sustainably and credibly in a modern capital environment.