Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) SaaS Company

Education : CA (Mandatory)

Exp Level - 15- 23 years (Max exp 25 years)

Domain - SaaS / Technology driven business (Mandatory)

Role Overview

Our client is hiring a CFO who will serve as a strategic partner to the founders and leadership team, driving financial strategy, growth enablement, and investor confidence . This role demands a forward-looking leader with a strong business/product growth mindset, capable of balancing top-line acceleration with disciplined financial stewardship.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership & Value Creation

• Own financial strategy to enable ARR growth, supporting investment decisions with robust forecasting and scenario planning.
• Lead financial due diligence, fundraising (Series A/B), and investor relations, ensuring transparency and credibility.
• Drive annual budgeting and resource allocation aligned with company objectives to maximize organizational performance.
• Execute pricing optimization and SaaS migration strategies, delivering measurable revenue uplift.
• Manage liquidity, cash flow, and investment strategies to safeguard stability during market downturns.
• Develop high-impact board presentations and MIS reports, strengthening stakeholder confidence and enabling informed decisions.

Business Performance & Decision Support

• Partner with the CEO and founders to shape operational cadence and reporting frameworks.
• Provide strategic advice to challenge authority, investors, and the board, acting as a co-owner of growth strategy.
• Implement profitability analysis across products, departments, and regions to drive data-backed portfolio decisions.
• Lead investment evaluations and ROI maximization initiatives to fuel sustainable growth.
• Contribute to margin improvement through cost optimization and efficiency programs.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance frameworks and processes are robust, while digitizing financial operations for scalability.
• Enhance investor reporting and corporate governance to support growth plans and international expansion.

Candidate Profile

• Chartered accountant with 15 + years experience as CFO/ Head of Finance with a proven track record in SaaS or technology-driven businesses with ARR-focused growth strategies.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising, investor management, and delivering value creation (PE/VC exits preferred).
• Strong ability to challenge and influence senior stakeholders while maintaining collaborative leadership.
• Expertise in financial modelling, pricing strategy, and operational efficiency.
• Growth-oriented mindset with comfort in managing burn while prioritizing top-line acceleration.
• Possesses a wellestablished career history marked by continuity and few transitions.