About the role
The core responsibilities for the job include the following:
Strategic Financial Leadership:
- Lead the finance function across multiple entities of the group, ensuring seamless consolidation, reporting and compliance.
- Partner with the Board of Directors and senior management in defining financial strategies, policies, and long-term growth plans.
- Provide critical insights on project feasibility, ROI, and business expansion decisions.
- Advise management on financial risks, capital structuring, and funding strategies.
Financial Planning and Control:
- Drive budgeting, forecasting, MIS reporting, and cost control mechanisms to ensure profitability and financial health.
- Oversee project-wise financial monitoring, cash flow management, and fund allocation.
- Evaluate and recommend funding options (term loans, working capital, private equity, etc. ) from banks and financial institutions.
- Ensure timely statutory payments and compliance with RERA, GST, income tax, the Companies Act, and other real estate-specific regulations.
Governance, Compliance and Reporting:
- Oversee statutory audits, internal audits, and risk assessments across all group entities.
- Maintain transparent communication with the board by preparing detailed financial reports, variance analysis and recommendations.
- Ensure compliance with corporate governance standards, financial disclosure norms, and regulatory requirements.
Team Leadership and Development:
- Lead and mentor a high-performing finance and accounts team, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
- Establish robust internal controls, systems, and processes to ensure accuracy and reliability of financial data.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration with Legal, Sales, Projects, and HR to align financial operations with business objectives
Requirements:
- 15+ years of progressive experience, including at least 6-8 years in senior leadership roles in the real estate industry.
- In-depth knowledge of real estate finance, taxation, project accounting, RERA compliance, and multi-entity consolidation.
- Proven experience in working with boards of directors, investors, and financial institutions.
- Strong track record in fund raising, capital structuring, and debt/equity management.
- Excellent leadership and people management skills with experience in handling large finance teams.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills with the ability to influence at the highest levels.