This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Chief Financial Officer based in India.
The Chief Financial Officer will serve as a key strategic leader, responsible for scaling and strengthening the finance, accounting, and business operations function across a fast-growing, high-performance organization. This role will focus on building a world-class financial operating system that enables real-time visibility, data-driven decision-making, and strong financial discipline across all teams. You will partner closely with the CEO and executive leadership to drive profitability, optimize capital allocation, and continuously improve EBITDA margins. A core part of the mission is to democratize financial intelligence through scalable dashboards, reporting systems, and automation. You will lead and develop a high-performing finance and data organization, ensuring strong execution without sacrificing speed or clarity. This is a highly strategic yet hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments and enjoys building systems that scale.
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Chief Financial Officer based in India.
The Chief Financial Officer will serve as a key strategic leader, responsible for scaling and strengthening the finance, accounting, and business operations function across a fast-growing, high-performance organization. This role will focus on building a world-class financial operating system that enables real-time visibility, data-driven decision-making, and strong financial discipline across all teams. You will partner closely with the CEO and executive leadership to drive profitability, optimize capital allocation, and continuously improve EBITDA margins. A core part of the mission is to democratize financial intelligence through scalable dashboards, reporting systems, and automation. You will lead and develop a high-performing finance and data organization, ensuring strong execution without sacrificing speed or clarity. This is a highly strategic yet hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments and enjoys building systems that scale.
Accountabilities:
- Own and drive the full finance function, including financial planning, accounting, reporting, and business operations, ensuring accuracy, speed, and strategic alignment across the organization.
- Develop and operationalize a scalable financial operating model that enables real-time insights, self-serve dashboards, and transparent performance tracking across all business units.
- Partner with executive leadership to improve profitability, optimize EBITDA margins, and enhance capital efficiency across all functions.
- Build and maintain robust forecasting, budgeting, and goal accountability frameworks tied directly to business outcomes and revenue performance.
- Ensure compliance with all external reporting, audit, and regulatory requirements while maintaining operational simplicity and efficiency.
- Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing finance and data team, fostering empowerment, ownership, and strong leadership development.
- Drive cross-functional financial alignment, ensuring every team operates with clear visibility into performance metrics and financial impact.
- 10+ years of senior finance leadership experience in high-growth, profitable organizations, with exposure to physical product businesses such as CPG, retail, or e-commerce.
- Proven experience leading finance, accounting, data, and business operations functions at scale in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong track record of improving profitability, EBITDA margins, and overall financial performance in a growth-oriented business.
- Experience working in organizations transitioning toward public-company-grade financial rigor and operational discipline.
- Deep expertise in financial planning, forecasting, reporting systems, and performance management frameworks.
- Strong leadership skills with a focus on empowerment, team development, and building high-performing, autonomous teams.
- AI-native mindset with demonstrated ability to integrate automation and AI tools into financial and operational workflows.
- Exceptional communication skills with a direct, transparent, and business-first approach to decision-making.
- Base salary of $350,000 plus performance-based incentive compensation.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employees and families.
- Fully remote-first work environment with high trust and flexibility.
- Generous paid time off and strong focus on work-life balance.
- Equity and long-term incentive opportunities aligned with company growth.
- Access to wellness perks, including free product subscriptions and health-focused benefits.
- Opportunity to work in a high-growth environment with significant strategic impact and ownership.