Chief Financial Officer- India
Friendly Franchisees CorporationAbout the role
Overview:
We are a rapidly growing, privately-owned company seeking a highly skilled and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our executive team. The CFO will be responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the company, including financial strategy, planning and analysis. This role demands a well-rounded problem solver who can quickly adapt, learn, and process new information to effectively support the CEO and executive team in steering the company's strategic direction. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance and management, a proven track record of financing acquisitions through loan broker relationships, and extensive experience in the real estate industry (with restaurant experience considered a plus). Additionally, the candidate must demonstrate expertise in financial accuracy and timely reporting. This position offers significant potential for professional growth, experience, exposure, and compensation, and will report directly to the CEO.
Objectives of the Role:
Develop and Oversee Financial Strategy and Planning
- Create and implement comprehensive financial strategies that align with the company's long-term goals.
- Lead the financial planning and analysis processes to ensure accurate forecasting and budgeting.
Support and Integrate Acquisition
- Facilitate the smooth integration of new acquisitions into the company’s financial framework.
Analyze and Interpret Financial Information
- Read, analyze, and interpret presentations, strategic agreements, and financial documents.
- Provide insightful recommendations based on thorough financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
Cultivate and Manage Bank Relationships
- Manage existing relationships with banks and other financial partners.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA or CPA preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior financial management role.
- Technical Expertise: Advanced proficiency in Excel, including Macros and Financial Modeling, with demonstrated expertise in constructing models from diverse data sources.
- Software Proficiency: Strong experience with Yardi and GP software.
- Industry Experience: Proven working experience as a CFO in the real estate industry is required. Experience in the restaurant industry is a plus.
- Travel: Willingness to travel internationally as required to support business needs.
- Compliance Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of Indian financial regulations, including the Companies Act and SEBI regulations, as well as familiarity with US regulations and standards such as GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
- Adaptability: Must thrive in a fast-paced, family-owned and operated environment.
- Professional Representation: Ability to be a polished representative of the company, enhancing its profile with investors, banks, and industry insiders.
- Work Ethic: Can-do attitude with a strong work ethic and a hands-on approach.
- Problem-Solving: Quick learner with strong finance-based problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ownership: Results-driven with an extreme sense of ownership, and business savvy with an entrepreneurial mindset.
- Communication: Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence key business partners and colleagues.
- IT Knowledge requirement: Basic knowledge of IT is required.
- Flexibility: Must have a flexible work schedule and be willing to work extended hours/weekends as per business requirements.
- Leadership: Proven leadership experience with the ability to mentor and develop a high-performing finance team.
- Strategic Thinking: Strong strategic thinking and planning abilities to align financial strategies with business objectives.
Location Requirement:
Candidates must be located in Surat, Gujarat, or be open to relocating.
Job Type
- Full-time
Salary: $30,000 per year
Work Setting
- In-person
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please feel free to share your resume with us at saadia.sophie@ffcorp.
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