IIM Calcutta's Chief Financial Officer Programme is providing learners the right avenue to succeed in one of the toughest jobs of the world; here’s how

Today’s Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) are expected to play challenging and diverse roles. Not only must they be financial stewards of their company — balancing books and ensuring that the risks are minimal, they must also be financial strategists shaping overall strategy and direction. 81% of survey respondents envisage that CFOs will be involved in business strategy over the next three years, according to a study by Ernst & Young, conducted in 2020. How can CFOs fulfill these interdisciplinary responsibilities while staying ahead in the face of mounting challenges?

IIM Calcutta's Chief Financial Officer Programme will provide you with a robust framework to not just endure but excel at one of the toughest jobs in the world. This transformative programme, led by eminent faculty and industry leaders, features CFO essentials like Portfolio Management, Value Creation and Corporate Strategy, as well as high-level imperatives like strategy and new-age areas like design thinking and digital transformation.

A CFO’s everyday job is rooted in data. They must collect the right data, transform it into insight, and offer it to decision makers. But this job isn’t just about numbers; it’s also about understanding the business context and connecting with all stakeholders. As CFOs provide a variety of services to the business, they must also be fully equipped to command a seat at the decision-making table and influence the future direction of the company. For that, new and evolving CFOs must learn how to balance traditional responsibilities with modern mandates.


If you’re a senior-level professional who aspires to take charge of the CFO role in the future, or a business head, CXO, or a financial leader who is or aims to be at the forefront of financial decision-making at their organisation, then IIM Calcutta’s CFO programme will teach you how to ground operations in robust financial criteria and new business models as well as lead firms through growth and globalisation by tackling issues and building alliances.

What sets IIM Calcutta’s CFO programme apart is its “Future CFO” module which comes packed with functional areas like CFO as a Strategic Leader, with insight into competitive strategy, industry attractiveness, and sources of profitability; Design Thinking that includes aspects like practical and creative problem-solving, designing unique collaborative arrangements; Digital Transformation; Business model innovation, the economics of intermediation and platforms as well as implications of artificial intelligence and machine learning in decision-making.

Taught at one of India’s best B-schools, IIM Calcutta, which was ranked 3rd in NIRF, 2021, this nine-month programme not only includes live online classes but also a possibility of five-day in-class sessions* at the IIM Calcutta campus. Enriched through real-world, actionable insights and best practices, this programme will offer you hands-on learning with simulations and exercises as well as an ability to cross-learn through peers. At the end of the programme, you will be industry-ready, on the pathway to becoming a great CFO. Upon successful completion of the programme, you will also be eligible for the prestigious IIM Calcutta Executive Education Alumni Status, which would also unlock access to IIM Calcutta’s vast professional network.

It is well-known that CFOs manage an organisation’s capital or lifeblood. But volatile markets can often throw off the best laid out plans. It’s the CFO’s job, then, to know not only where to find the capital but also how to put it to best use and extract value. From technology to talent, strategy to finance systems, a good CFOs knows how to ask the right questions to get better results. IIM Calcutta’s CFO programme brings together a multidisciplinary team of eminent faculty and subject matter specialists to help you stay ahead of the curve. This programme will help you transform digital finance to gain insight, boost productivity, spot trends, maximise business value by knowing and influencing key business drivers, mitigate risk by skillfully navigating capital markets, and thus take charge of financial and strategic decisions in your organisation.

Not just this, you will also benefit from Eruditus Career Services at the end of your programme which will help you build an impressive profile that stands out for recruiters. Along with this, three 90-minute workshops from career management industry experts, as well as job placement assistance from partner companies will help you augment your professional journey and rise to coveted positions.

Designed for senior professionals with at least ten years of work experience, join this programme to stimulate and enhance your professional journey and drive business improvement.