Chief Financial Officer - CA

Key Responsibilities: 1. Strategic Financial Leadership & IPO Execution: - Lead capital structure strategy, fundraising, and company-wide financial readiness for a public listing (IPO). - Manage the complete IPO process, liaising directly with investment bankers, legal counsels, merchant bankers, auditors, and regulatory authorities (SEBI/Stock Exchanges). - Direct the preparation of DRHP/RHP filings, pre-IPO capital structures, financial restructuring, and regulatory disclosures. 2. Governance, Risk & Statutory Compliance: - Build and institutionalize public-company-level governance, internal controls, and risk management frameworks. - Direct statutory audits, tax management (Direct & Indirect), legal compliances, and corporate secretarial matters. - Ensure financial reporting aligns with Ind AS / Indian GAAP and applicable regulatory guidelines. 3. Financial Planning, Analysis & Operations: - Oversee budgeting, multi-location unit economics, cash flow management, working capital, and long-term financial modeling. - Drive margin optimization, capital expenditure governance, and ROI tracking for expansion and location rollouts. - Deliver actionable financial intelligence to executive management to drive profitability and operational efficiency. 4. Investor Relations & Stakeholder Governance: - Build and maintain relationships with institutional investors, PE/VC firms, equity analysts, and banking partners. - Prepare and present quarterly/annual financial performance metrics and growth forecasts to the Board of Directors. Key Qualifications & Requirements: - Education: Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is mandatory. - Current Designation: Must currently hold a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) title. - Experience: 15+ years of progressive post-qualification finance leadership experience. - IPO Track Record: Hands-on experience executing an IPO listing process (from pre-IPO restructuring to successful post-listing compliance) is mandatory. - Industry Experience: Prior finance leadership in Consumer Retail, Hospitality, Leisure & Entertainment, QSR, or Multi-chain services is highly preferred.