Chief Financial Officer E-commerce

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Weekday AI (YC W21)

India Full-Time On-site INR 60–90 LPA

Posted 23 hours ago • Apply by May 19, 2026

Job Description

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 6000000 - Rs 9000000 (ie INR 60-90 LPA)

JobType: full-time

Location: India

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the finance function of a fast-scaling D2C apparel and e-commerce business with a turnover of approximately ₹600 crore. As the company enters its next phase of growth — including external fundraising, enhanced governance structures, omnichannel expansion, and retail store rollout — the CFO will serve as a key leadership partner to the CEO and founders.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Business Partnering

Drive financial strategy aligned with growth, margin expansion, and long-term profitability
Partner with leadership on pricing, product mix, marketing spends, supply chain, and inventory planning
Establish robust KPI dashboards across D2C, marketplaces, and omnichannel operations

Fundraising & Investor Readiness

Lead financial modelling, projections, board decks, and data room preparation for fundraising
Manage due diligence processes and coordinate with auditors, bankers, legal advisors, and Big4 firms
Strengthen governance frameworks and investor reporting cadence

FP&A & Unit Economics

Own budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-range planning
Drive deep analysis of CAC, ROAS, contribution margins, LTV, and channel profitability
Improve forecasting for demand planning, inventory cycles, and cash flow management

Accounting, Audit & Compliance

Ensure accurate and timely financial closures and reporting
Oversee statutory audits and compliance including GST, TDS, ROC, and tax regulations
Implement strong SOPs and governance structures

Treasury & Working Capital Management

Optimize working capital and cash conversion cycles
Manage banking relationships, credit facilities, and treasury operations
Improve vendor payment structures and inventory discipline

Systems & Omnichannel Expansion

Strengthen ERP, MIS, and finance automation systems
Support retail expansion through capex planning, store-level P&L modelling, ROI and payback analysis
Build financial controls across omnichannel operations

Team Leadership

Build and lead high-performing finance teams
Develop strong second-line leaders across FP&A, accounting, compliance, and treasury

What Makes You a Great Fit

12-15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience
Strong background in D2C, e-commerce, consumer brands, apparel, or retail
Proven experience supporting fundraising, investor reporting, and governance enhancements
Deep expertise in financial modelling, unit economics, and working capital management
Experience working with Big4 firms on audits, due diligence, or transaction advisory
CA (preferred), MBA (Finance), CPA, or CFA qualification
Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capability
Comfortable operating in founder-led, fast-paced growth environments
Strong stakeholder management, communication, and board-facing experience
Ability to build scalable finance systems for the next stage of organizational growth