Job Description

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients
Min Experience: 12 years
Location: Mumbai
JobType: full-time
We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Vice President - Corporate Finance to lead the organization's corporate finance function with a strong focus on fund raising, capital structuring, financial strategy, and stakeholder management. This role will be a key member of the leadership team and will work closely with the CEO, Board, investors, and external advisors to drive long-term financial growth and sustainability.
The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in equity and debt fund raising, corporate finance advisory, and financial governance, along with the ability to operate in high-growth, dynamic environments.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Fund Raising & Capital Strategy

• Lead end-to-end fund raising initiatives including equity, debt, structured finance, and alternative capital instruments.
• Develop and execute capital-raising strategies aligned with the company's growth plans and valuation objectives.
• Manage relationships with investors, private equity firms, venture capital funds, banks, financial institutions, and strategic partners.
• Prepare investment decks, financial models, information memorandums, and data room materials to support fund-raising activities.
• Lead negotiations on term sheets, valuation, deal structures, and closing documentation in collaboration with legal and external advisors.

Corporate Finance & Financial Strategy

• Drive corporate finance initiatives including mergers & acquisitions, strategic investments, joint ventures, and business restructuring.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial modeling to support strategic decision-making.
• Evaluate business performance, ROI, and capital allocation to optimize shareholder value.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to the leadership team and Board of Directors.

Governance, Compliance & Stakeholder Management

• Ensure strong financial governance, internal controls, and compliance with regulatory, statutory, and investor requirements.
• Lead interactions with auditors, advisors, lenders, and regulatory bodies.
• Support Board and investor communications, including reporting, reviews, and strategic updates.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing corporate finance team.
• Partner cross-functionally with strategy, legal, operations, and business teams to drive enterprise-wide initiatives.

Key Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in corporate finance, investment banking, private equity, or fund raising roles.
• Proven track record of successful fund raising across equity and debt markets.
• Strong expertise in corporate finance, financial modeling, valuation, and deal structuring.
• Experience working with senior leadership, investors, and Boards.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• CA, MBA (Finance), CFA, or equivalent qualification preferred.

Skills Required