IIM Lucknow has opened admissions for the 9th batch of its Chief Financial Officer Program a 10-month executive program designed for senior finance professionals and aspiring C-suite executives. The program aims to equip participants with the strategic finance expertise, leadership capabilities and business insight needed to drive organisational growth, transformation and long-term value creation.
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Offered in collaboration with TimesPro, the program focuses on preparing professionals for CFO and boardroom leadership roles. It helps participants expand beyond traditional finance functions by developing expertise in areas such as capital allocation, cost optimisation, fundraising, mergers and acquisitions, business valuation, corporate governance, enterprise risk management, digital transformation, treasury management, crisis leadership, cross-functional collaboration, performance measurement and AI-enabled financial forecasting.
Speaking about the program, Ajay Garg, Professor of Finance and Accounting at IIM Lucknow, said that the modern CFO has become a key business leader responsible for strategic decision-making, governance and organisational transformation. He added that the program is designed to help experienced finance professionals develop advanced analytical skills, strengthen governance expertise, build boardroom confidence and lead long-term value creation in dynamic business environments.
Sridhar Nagarajachar, Business Head, Executive Education at TimesPro, said that finance professionals today need to combine technical expertise with strategic thinking, digital knowledge and enterprise-wide leadership. He noted that the collaboration with IIM Lucknow will prepare participants for senior finance leadership roles by equipping them with practical CFO ready skills and exposure to modern financial management practices.
The program covers 12 comprehensive learning modules including Mergers and Acquisitions, Strategic Financial Planning, Financial Reporting and Compliance, Performance Management, Treasury and Risk Management, Capital Markets and Investor Relations, Digital Finance and Automation, Strategic Finance and Tax Strategy and Planning. It also provides in-depth learning in corporate governance, integrated reporting, enterprise performance management, investor communication and boardroom leadership.
Classes will be delivered by IIM Lucknow faculty through TimesPro's Direct-to-Device learning platform using live online sessions, case studies, simulations, quizzes, assignments and practical projects. The curriculum also incorporates emerging topics such as AI-driven financial forecasting, ESG practices and digital finance transformation supported by insights from experienced industry experts.
As part of the program participants will undertake a capstone project to develop and present a financial transformation strategy based on real business challenges. The program also includes a 2-day campus immersion at IIM Lucknow. Participants who complete the program will be awarded a certificate from IIM Lucknow and will qualify for select Executive Alumni benefits.
Applicants must hold a graduation, diploma or PG qualification with at least 50 per cent marks and possess more than 10 years of full-time professional work experience to be eligible for the program.
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