• 1000

Hybrid

Delivery format

4 Months

Course duration 

100+ hours

Learning hours

January 2025

Batch start date

The CFO landscape is undergoing a transformative shift, driven by economic uncertainties and technological advancements.

Modern CFOs now need to tackle complex strategic and operational challenges that transcend their traditional responsibilities of overseeing finance work. To embrace their role as strategic leaders, CFOs of today and the future must broaden their skill set and build advanced awareness of latest tools, technologies, and evolving market trends.

The adoption of new roles for CFOs is being driven by a dynamic and multifaceted combination of new skill sets and attributes, such as digital fluency, innovative thinking, soft skills, values, and leadership qualities. CFOs are starting to collaborate even more closely with CEOs to drive strategic thought and decision-making, leveraging accurate and timely financial information.

- CFO Agenda for elevating finance, KPMG International Limited, 2023

About the programme

KPMG in India’s CFO Leadership Excellence programme is a 4-month immersive journey designed to equip current and aspiring CFOs with the essential future-focused skills, enabling them to act as trusted advisors to the CEO and the board, and create strategic value for their organisation.

Our CFO Leadership Excellence programme can be a strategic investment in your career, empowering you to not only elevate your CFO journey but also to build the skills and mindset needed to transition from CFO to CEO.

With our experience as one of the leading global professional services firms, KPMG in India brings the capabilities to provide you a superior learning experience, featuring a distinctive blend of theoretical knowledge and practical industry insights.

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How does the programme help you transform your CFO journey?

This transformative programme is meticulously crafted to empower you to:

    Act as a trusted strategic advisor to the CEO by partnering with the business – balancing strategic responsibilities with traditional financial roles.

    Embody a future-ready finance strategist role by managing disparate data and integrating new-age tools and technologies.

    Display inspirational leadership that nurtures and develops skilled talent, fosters a sustainable workforce, and creates a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

    Build value as a transformation agent by reflecting strong understanding of key business drivers, such as ESG governance, M&A deals and contracts, risk and due diligence, and post-integration challenges.

    Act as a growth catalyst by integrating the latest trends and innovations.

Who is this programme for?

Finance professionals with 15+ years of relevant experience who fall under any of the categories: 

Experienced finance
professionals

Have played or are currently in any of these roles: Group Financial Controller, Audit partner, Finance Director/VP, Dynamic generalist (such as investment banker), or a similar capacity

Aspiring CFOs

Senior finance professionals performing major strategic responsibilities and aspiring to take on CFO role in the near future

New CFOs

Newly appointed CFOs who have undertaken the role less than 2 years ago but are expected to make strategic decisions for the business

Experienced CFOs

Experienced CFOs who have been in the role for some time and looking to update their knowledge on new trends, tools, and technologies, and build stronger professional networks

Programme highlights

  • Leadership traits discovery via psychometric assessment
  • 100+ hours of live virtual sessions spread across 4 months
  • 3-day intensive residential immersion
  • 4 hours of one-on-one career transformation coaching
  • Future focused, cutting-edge curriculum
  • Experiential learning through case studies, simulations, and assignments
  • Learning directly from seasoned practitioners with extensive industry experience
  • Knowledge sessions and masterclasses by subject-matter experts with global exposure
  • Boardroom simulation to enhance executive decision-making and strategic thinking
  • Capstone projects for application-oriented and collaborative learning
  • Networking and peer-to-peer learning
  • Lifetime access to the KPMG Board Leadership Centre (BLC)

Programme curriculum

The six pillars of the CFO Leadership Excellence Programme journey 

    Enterprise growth and financial mastery

    Regulatory and risk compliance

    Digital fluency

    Leading with impact

    Trusted strategic advisor

Meet the faculty

  • Ritesh Tiwari, Partner and Lead, KPMG in India

    Expertise: Risk and regulation, Board leadership


    Ritesh leads KPMG in India’s Board Leadership Center (BLC). In this role, he advises clients on corporate governance and board related matters. He works extensively with leading boards in India. In his career spanning 27+ years, he has worked across transactions, governance, risk, and forensic practices.

  • Subhro Bhattacharya, Associate Partner, KPMG in India

    Expertise: Finance and accounting


    Subhro has an extensive career of 18+ years with leading professional services firms across geographies like Australia, Singapore, and India. He brings a dual expertise of technical accounting and L&D. In his current role, he leads the finance learning advisory initiatives for corporate clients, globally as well as academic institutions.

  • Namrata Rana, Partner and National Head of ESG, KPMG in India

    Expertise: ESG


    Namrata has 28+ years of expertise in the areas of sustainability and ESG strategy. She has worked on transformation strategies for India’s top 200 companies and created green business models for clients. She has extensive experience on net zero principles across value chains. She has worked on assignments in manufacturing, transportation, steel, cement, insurance, fashion, retail, healthcare, mobility, food, hospitality, and green jobs.

  • Dipayan Ghosh, Partner, KPMG in India

    Expertise: Digital fluency


    Dipayan has 21 years of experience spread across Large Scale (>USD 100million) industries. He has worked across consulting Services Value Chain; from leading business advisory engagements to realising them through innovative technologies. He is a President’s Select Member in Leadership Excellence at Harvard Square and a regular speaker in industry events.

  • Gejoy Kuriakose, Partner, KPMG in India

    Expertise: Business consulting


    Gejoy has 18+ years of experience spread across strategy and consulting. He specializes in driving large scale transformation for organizations across different sectors and geographies. He works with CFOs to define finance strategy and roadmap and deliver business outcomes driven by digital acceleration.

  • Siddharth Gupta, Partner, KPMG in India

    Expertise: Analytics and technology


    Siddharth has over 15 years’ experience on a range of assignments in data analytics, process and reporting automation, visualization, audit analytics, tax and compliance analytics. He has also developed various models with in-built checks and controls for sectors including manufacturing, banking and financial services and pharmaceutical.

  • Vivek Kedia, Partner, KPMG in India

    Expertise: Governance, risk, and compliance


    Vivek is a Partner in KPMG's Governance, Risk, and Compliance Services practice, specialising in the Enterprise Risk Management, Process Reviews, Internal Audit and SOPs. He brings a wealth of experience as a Qualified Chartered Accountant and certified Internal Auditor with a total of 16 years in GRC services.

  • Jagpreet Brar, Director, KPMG in India

    Expertise: Leadership and talent development


    Jagpreet 20+ years of multi-industry experience in Leadership Development. He has turned around business and people performance in challenging environments, through consulting, coaching, and training. He has created impact through improvements in business delivery, building motivated teams and superior client relationships.

  • Simona Handa, Technical Director, KPMG in India

    Expertise: Finance and accounting


    Simona, a qualified Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary, has over 20 of experience in Finance and Accounting. She has delivered training and development programmes across finance subjects. Simona is passionate about growing, coaching ,and mentoring the next generation of leaders

  • Gunjan Ramchandani, Technical Director, KPMG in India

    Expertise: Leadership development


    Gunjan is a professional in the field of leadership development with over 20+ years of experience in capability building, culture transformation, talent assessments, coaching and leadership development, diversity and inclusion, communication, and change management.

Application process and certificate from KPMG in India


Step 1: Submit resume and statement of purpose

Step 2: If shortlisted, attend a virtual call with our team to assess your eligibility for the programme

Step 3: Receive an acceptance letter along with a registration link, if selected. Proceed to pay the registration fee and secure your seat.



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Get in touch


To know more about the programme and fee, reach out to

Email:
in-fmkpmgCFOleadership@kpmg.com




 

Programme fee


Batch starts from January 2025 (Tentative)

Programme fee: INR5,00,000 plus GST

Non-refundable

No-cost EMI option available