CFO (NBFC - Chennai)

About the opportunity

We are partnering with a Private Equity fund to recruit a Chief Financial Officer for a new NBFC platform being built from the ground up.

The CFO will be a fund appointee, working alongside the operating management team. This is a rare opportunity to be at the founding table of a PE-owned NBFC, shaping its financial architecture, governance, and scaling trajectory from day one.

Key responsibilities

Financial control & reporting

• Establish and own the controllership function — accounts, MIS, audit-ready financials from day one
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting to the Board and PE investors
• Ensure compliance with RBI NBFC regulations, Ind AS, and all statutory obligations (GST, TDS, ROC)

Treasury & ALM

• Build and manage the liability franchise — bank lines, NCDs, and other borrowing instruments
• Own Asset-Liability Management (ALM), liquidity risk, and interest rate risk frameworks
• Lead fundraising and capital market activities in line with growth targets
• Manage cost of funds and optimize the funding mix as the AUM scales

Strategic finance & investor relations

• Act as the primary financial interface with the PE fund — reporting, covenants, and governance
• Drive financial planning, budgeting, and AUM growth projections
• Support portfolio company M&A or acquisition diligence as the platform expands
• Build the financial systems and technology infrastructure fit for scale

Regulatory & governance

• Interface with RBI for all regulatory reporting, audits, and compliance matters
• Implement board governance frameworks aligned with PE fund expectations
• Monitor capital adequacy (CRAR), NPA provisioning, and credit risk metrics

Ideal candidate

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA); 18+ years of experience in financial services, with significant tenure in NBFC
• Hands-on experience managing AUM of ₹2,500 crore and above
• Prior Board-level or CFO-designate exposure strongly preferred