# Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - India

> TORQCOMMODITIES · Mumbai, India · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-11

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

### Overview

We are seeking a highly strategic and commercially driven Divisional Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the finance function for our India operations and support the Group’s long-term growth, funding and capital markets strategy.

The ideal candidate will come from a listed company or investment banking/capital markets background and possess strong experience in fundraising, investor engagement, financial structuring and IPO readiness. The successful individual must be capable of leading funding discussions, preparing institutional-grade investor materials, presenting to investors, and managing the full fundraising lifecycle from preparation through execution.

This is a highly visible leadership role requiring a strong combination of operational finance expertise, capital markets knowledge, commercial acumen and executive presence.

### Key Responsibilities

### Strategic Finance Leadership

-   Lead and oversee the finance function for the India division.
-   Act as a key strategic advisor to senior leadership on growth, investments and financing strategy.
-   Drive financial planning, forecasting, budgeting and long-term business planning.
-   Support business expansion, acquisitions, restructuring and strategic partnerships.

### Capital Raising & Investor Relations

-   Lead capital raising initiatives including equity, debt and structured financing transactions.
-   Prepare and deliver investor presentations, financial models, pitch decks and fundraising materials.
-   Present directly to investors, banks, private equity funds, institutional investors and strategic partners.
-   Build and manage relationships with investment banks, venture capital firms, private equity houses and lenders.
-   Support fundraising negotiations, valuation discussions and transaction structuring.
-   Coordinate due diligence processes with external advisors, auditors and legal counsel.
-   Drive investor readiness and financial storytelling for potential strategic investments or IPO processes.
-   Support treasury strategy and optimisation of the Group’s capital structure.

### IPO & Capital Markets

-   Lead or support IPO preparation and public listing readiness initiatives.
-   Prepare the organisation for listed-company governance and reporting standards:
-   Coordinate with merchant bankers, stock exchanges, regulators and advisors during IPO or fundraising transactions.
-   Ensure readiness for public market reporting, governance and compliance obligations.
-   Develop robust financial controls and reporting frameworks aligned with capital market expectations.

### Financial Reporting & Governance

-   Ensure compliance with Indian accounting standards, Companies Act requirements and applicable regulatory obligations.
-   Oversee statutory reporting, audits, tax compliance and internal controls.
-   Strengthen governance frameworks and financial risk management processes.

### Treasury & Commercial Finance

-   Manage banking relationships, liquidity planning and working capital optimisation.
-   Support financing structures, trade finance and strategic funding requirements.
-   Monitor cash flow, financial risks and funding requirements across the business.

## Requirements

-   Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, ACCA or equivalent.
-   12+ years of progressive finance leadership experience.
-   Strong exposure to capital raising, investor relations and funding transactions.
-     Proven experience preparing and presenting investment pitches and fundraising presentations.
-   Experience working with investors, banks, private equity, venture capital or institutional lenders.
-   Prior experience in a listed company, investment banking, private equity or IPO environment strongly preferred.
-   Demonstrated experience either:
-   leading IPO execution; or preparing a privately held company for listing/readiness.

### Preferred Background

-   Experience in commodities, trading, infrastructure, energy, manufacturing or fast-growth multinational businesses is advantageous.
-   Strong understanding of Indian capital markets and regulatory frameworks.
-   International exposure and cross-border financing experience preferred.

### Key Skills

-   Strong executive presence and presentation skills
-   Excellent investor communication capabilities
-   Strategic and commercial mindset
-   Strong financial modelling and analytical skills
-   Leadership and stakeholder management
-   Ability to operate in high-growth entrepreneurial environments
-   Strong negotiation and fundraising capabilities

## Benefits

-   Chance to assume a pivotal leadership position in a rapidly expanding global organization
-   Involvement in strategic financing, IPOs, and capital market activities
-   Significant exposure to senior executives and investors
-   Attractive compensation package with prospects for long-term advancement

## Apply

[Apply at TORQCOMMODITIES](https://apply.workable.com/torqcommodities/j/A7A894C451/apply)

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