# Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

> Weekday AI · Bengaluru, India · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-04

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Weekday's Client via platform

## Description

**This role is for one of Weekday’s clients**

  
Min Experience: 7+ years  
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India  
JobType: full-time

We are looking for an experienced and strategic **Chief Financial Officer (CFO)** to lead the organization’s finance function and drive financial performance, sustainability, and long-term growth. The ideal candidate will have 7–16 years of strong experience in **finance, financial planning, accounting, budgeting, reporting, cash-flow management, and business strategy**.

The CFO will partner closely with the CEO and senior leadership team to provide financial insights, strengthen financial controls, optimize capital allocation, and support critical business decisions. This role requires a combination of strong financial expertise, commercial understanding, leadership ability, and strategic thinking.

## Requirements

### Key Responsibilities

-   Lead and oversee the organization’s **finance and accounting functions**, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial operations.
-   Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with organizational goals and long-term business objectives.
-   Own **financial planning and analysis (FP&A)**, including annual budgets, forecasts, financial models, variance analysis, and business performance reviews.
-   Monitor revenue, profitability, operating expenses, working capital, and cash flow to ensure strong financial health.
-   Provide management with actionable **financial insights, reports, dashboards, and forecasts** to support strategic decision-making.
-   Establish and maintain robust financial controls, accounting policies, processes, and governance frameworks.
-   Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing and ensure accurate financial reporting.
-   Manage **cash flow, treasury, liquidity, investments, and capital allocation** effectively.
-   Partner with business and functional leaders to identify cost optimization opportunities and improve operational efficiency.
-   Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, taxation requirements, statutory regulations, and corporate policies.
-   Manage relationships with auditors, banks, financial institutions, investors, tax advisors, and other external stakeholders.
-   Evaluate business opportunities, investments, acquisitions, and strategic initiatives from a financial perspective.
-   Develop financial models and scenario analyses to assess business risks, opportunities, and potential returns.
-   Lead and mentor the finance team, building a high-performing and accountable finance organization.

### Must-Have Skills

-   Strong expertise in **Finance and Financial Management**
-   Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
-   Budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling
-   Financial reporting and accounting
-   Cash-flow and working-capital management
-   Cost management and profitability analysis
-   Corporate finance and capital allocation
-   Financial controls, risk management, and compliance
-   Strong understanding of taxation and statutory requirements
-   Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
-   Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication abilities
-   Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial analysis tools

### Qualifications & Experience

-   7–16 years of progressive experience in **Finance, Accounting, Corporate Finance, FP&A, or Financial Management**.
-   Proven experience leading or managing finance functions and teams.
-   Strong track record of improving financial performance, controls, reporting, and business decision-making.
-   CA, CMA, MBA (Finance), or an equivalent finance/accounting qualification is preferred.

## Apply

[Apply at Weekday AI](https://apply.workable.com/weekday-1/j/4EDCE0B723/apply)

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