Job Description – Future Chief Financial Officer (Future CFO)
Company: Payplex Group
Position: Future Chief Financial Officer (Future CFO)
Department: Finance & Strategy
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Pune, Maharashtra
About the Role
Payplex Group is seeking a strategic and analytical finance leader who aspires to become the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). As a Future CFO, you will play a critical role in driving financial strategy, business planning, investment decisions, and sustainable growth across the organization. You will work closely with executive leadership to strengthen financial governance, improve profitability, optimize business performance, and support long-term expansion.
Key Responsibilities
● Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the company's long-term vision and business objectives.
● Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation across business units.
● Monitor revenue, profitability, cash flow, and working capital to ensure financial stability and sustainable growth.
● Analyze financial performance, identify improvement opportunities, and provide strategic recommendations to leadership.
● Establish and maintain financial controls, accounting standards, and company-wide financial SOPs.
● Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, taxation laws, audits, and corporate governance policies.
● Drive cost optimization initiatives while improving operational efficiency and maximizing returns.
● Evaluate business investments, expansion opportunities, mergers, acquisitions, and capital expenditure proposals.
● Collaborate with department heads to align budgets, financial goals, and operational plans.
● Build financial models, business cases, and investment strategies for new initiatives.
● Manage banking relationships, investor communications, fundraising activities, and financial partnerships.
● Develop risk management frameworks to minimize financial, operational, and compliance risks.
● Lead digital finance transformation through ERP systems, automation, financial analytics, and reporting tools.
● Mentor and develop finance teams while promoting accountability, transparency, and performance excellence.
● Present financial reports, dashboards, forecasts, and strategic insights to executive leadership and stakeholders.
Skills & Competencies
● Corporate Financial Strategy & Business Planning
● Financial Analysis, Forecasting & Budget Management
● Profitability Improvement & Revenue Optimization
● Cost Control & Financial Performance Management
● Investment Analysis, Capital Planning & Fundraising
● Cash Flow, Treasury & Working Capital Management
● Financial Modeling & Business Valuation
● Risk Management & Corporate Governance
● Statutory Compliance, Taxation & Audit Management
● SOP Development & Financial Process Optimization
● ERP, Financial Systems & Digital Transformation
● Data Analytics & Executive Decision Support
● Investor Relations & Stakeholder Management
● Cross-functional Business Collaboration
● Leadership, Team Development & Performance Management
● Negotiation, Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving
● Mergers, Acquisitions & Business Expansion Planning
● Policy Development & Financial Governance
Qualifications
● CA, CMA, MBA (Finance), CFA, or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
● Professional certifications in Financial Management, Corporate Finance, or Risk Management are an added advantage.
Experience
● 8–15 years of progressive experience in Finance, Accounting, Corporate Strategy, Investment Management, or Financial Leadership.
● Minimum 3–5 years managing finance teams or leading strategic financial initiatives.
● Experience in Technology, FinTech, SaaS, E-commerce, Manufacturing, or Enterprise Organizations will be preferred.
What We Offer
● Executive leadership development and mentoring.
● Direct involvement in strategic business and investment decisions.
● Opportunity to shape the financial future of a growing organization.
● Performance-based incentives and career advancement.
● Exposure to cross-functional leadership, fundraising, and business expansion initiatives.
● A collaborative environment focused on innovation, financial excellence, and long-term growth.
Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Flexible schedule
- Internet reimbursement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hinjewadi, Pune, Maharashtra: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- Are you Interested in mention salary ranges?
Education:
Experience:
- Chief Financial officer: 3 years (Required)
Location:
- Hinjewadi, Pune, Maharashtra (Required)
Work Location: In person
