Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location

Chennai, India (On-site / Hybrid – as per company policy)

Company Overview

Teceze is a fast-growing

IT services and solutions

organisation with a current annual turnover of

USD 50 million . We are on an ambitious growth trajectory, aiming to scale to

USD 250 million within the next 3 years

through a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions.

As part of this strategy, Teceze plans to

acquire IT services and technology companies

with annual turnover in the range of

USD 1–5 million over the next 12 months .

To support this journey, we are seeking a highly strategic, hands-on

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

to join our leadership team in Chennai.

Role Summary

The CFO will be a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for :

Driving

financial strategy

to support rapid scaling from USD 50M to USD 250M.

Leading

M&A activities , including pipeline evaluation, financial due diligence, deal structuring, and post-merger integration.

Ensuring robust

financial governance, controls, and compliance

across multiple entities and geographies.

Partnering closely with the CEO and leadership team to shape business strategy, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.

This role is ideal for a seasoned finance leader with

strong IT services experience , proven

M&A track record , and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Financial Leadership

Develop and execute Teceze’s

medium- and long-term financial strategy

aligned with the growth goal of USD 250M in 3 years.

Translate business plans into

financial roadmaps, budgets, and forecasts , providing strategic insight to the CEO and Board.

Provide

data-driven insights

on profitability, pricing, utilisation, cost optimisation, and investments.

Lead scenario planning and sensitivity analysis for aggressive growth, including

organic expansion, new markets, and acquisitions .

2. Financial Planning, Budgeting & Reporting

Own the

annual budget , quarterly forecasts, and rolling financial plans.

Implement robust

management reporting

(P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, variance analysis, KPIs) for leadership and investors.

Improve and standardise

BI dashboards & metrics

across business units (e.g. revenue per FTE, project margins, client profitability).

Ensure

timely and accurate financial statements

in line with applicable accounting standards (Ind AS / IFRS / US GAAP – as relevant).

3. M&A, Investments & Corporate Development

Lead Teceze’s

acquisition agenda

for targets in the

USD 1–5M turnover range , especially within IT services / tech.

Build and maintain a

deal pipeline

in collaboration with the CEO and business leaders.

Drive end-to-end

M&A processes , including :

Target screening and initial financial assessment

Business case and valuation modelling

Financial and commercial due diligence

Deal structuring (cash / stock / earn-outs etc.)

Coordination with legal, tax, and external advisors

Lead

post-merger financial integration , including systems, reporting, controls, and alignment of policies.

Evaluate

strategic investments, JV opportunities, and divestitures

as required.

4. Treasury, Cash Flow & Capital Structure

Own

cash flow planning and working capital management

to support growth and acquisition activity.

Manage

banking relationships , credit facilities, and other financing arrangements.

Optimise

capital structure, cost of capital, and liquidity

to support expansion.

Ensure effective

FX risk management

(if operating in multiple currencies).

5. Financial Operations, Controls & Compliance

Oversee all

core finance functions :

Accounting

Payables & receivables

Payroll

Taxation

Audit & statutory compliance

Design and enforce strong

internal controls, policies, and SOPs

across all entities.

Ensure compliance with relevant

regulatory, legal and tax requirements

(India and any overseas jurisdictions where Teceze operates).

Coordinate with

internal and external auditors

to ensure clean audits and timely statutory filings.

6. Business Partnering & Commercial Support

Act as a trusted

business partner to the CEO, COO, and business heads .

Support

commercial decision-making , including pricing, contract structuring, large deals, and new service lines.

Provide financial input on

sales strategies, key account profitability, and delivery efficiency .

Partner with HR and Operations on

headcount planning, compensation structures, and productivity metrics .

7. Systems, Processes & Automation

Lead the selection, implementation, and enhancement of

ERP / finance systems

and related tools.

Drive

digitisation & automation

across finance processes to support scale (e.g. e-invoicing, analytics, reporting automation).

Ensure strong

data integrity and single source of truth

for all financial information.

8. Leadership & Culture

Build and develop a

high-performing finance team

capable of supporting rapid growth and multiple entities.

Foster a culture of

ownership, transparency, performance, and continuous improvement

within the finance function.

Represent finance in

Board meetings and investor discussions , as required.

Candidate Profile

Experience

15+ years

of progressive experience in finance, with at least

5–7 years in a senior leadership role

(CFO / Head of Finance / VP Finance).

Strong experience in

IT services, technology services, consulting, or related B2B services

is highly preferred.

Proven track record of

supporting high-growth organisations , ideally scaling from ~USD 20–50M to ~USD 200M+ turnover.

Demonstrated experience in

M&A / corporate development , including :

Evaluating and acquiring smaller companies (USD 1–10M range).

Leading

financial due diligence , valuation, and deal structuring.

Managing

post-acquisition financial integration .

Experience working with

multi-entity, multi-geo structures

is an advantage.

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