New-age CFO programs offer networking opportunities and insights into best practices. Here
FinTech BizNews Service
Mumbai, June 17, 2025: The role of a Chief Financial Officer has evolved significantly over the years. Today's CFO is not just a number cruncher but a strategic leader, a risk manager, and a key partner to the CEO. Specialized education and continuous development are essential for excelling in this demanding role. New-age CFO programs equip professionals with the skills to manage finances, implement strategies, and lead organizational change. They also offer networking opportunities and insights into best practices.
Here are the top 8 CFO programs in India in 2025:
1. Chief Financial Officer Programme - ISB Executive Education and Imarticus Learning:
ISB Executive Education’s Chief Financial Officer Programme offered by Imarticus Learning, is
designed for senior executives and experienced financial leaders looking to pivot to C-Suite
roles. It covers recent trends in business, leadership, and strategy with expertise from ISB
faculty, leadership coaching, and networking opportunities with CXOs and industry leaders.
It follows a blended learning approach with pre-recorded lectures, live sessions, and
masterclasses. On completion, participants receive ISB executive alumni status and benefits.
Duration: 8 months (Online with campus immersion)
2. Chief Financial Officer Programme - IIM Kozhikode (via Emeritus):
IIM Kozhikode’s CFO programme offered via Emeritus is an executive education program
designed for aspiring and existing CFOs to master financial leadership, strategic finance, and
enterprise-wide financial management. The curriculum covers advanced corporate finance,
risk mitigation, and organizational leadership, incorporating global perspectives through
online modules from Kellogg Executive Education.
Duration: 12 months (Blended)
3. Chief Financial Officer Course - IIM Ranchi (via Intellipaat):
IIM Ranchi’s CFO course offered via Intellipat is an executive post-graduate certification
program focused on enhancing financial management and corporate governance skills. It
includes live classes by IIM Ranchi faculty, covers managerial economics, accounting and
financial management, and offers campus immersion opportunities. It provides placement
assistance and prepares participants for key CFO roles.
Duration: 10 months (Online with 3 days campus immersion)
4. Post Graduate Certificate Programme for Emerging CFOs - IIM Nagpur (via VCNow)
IIM Nagpur’s postgraduate certificate programme for emerging CFOs is crafted to prepare
finance professionals to take the big leap into the role of a CFO. The program goes beyond
conventional finance education, empowering professionals with the mindset, skills, and
knowledge for strategic leadership, digital transformation, and ethical decision-making. It
focuses on developing advanced proficiency in commercial and financial management.
Duration: 12 months (Online with 3 days of on-campus module)
5. Chief Financial Officer Programme - IIT Delhi (CEP Digivarsity)
IIT Delhi’s CFO programme offered through CEP Digivarsity is a comprehensive training and
development course for financial professionals aspiring for executive financial leadership
roles. It covers advanced financial management, strategic planning, corporate governance,
risk management, and financial reporting, with real-world case studies and mentorship from
IIT Delhi faculty.
Duration: 10.5 Months (Live Online with campus immersion opportunity)
6. Postgraduate Certificate Programme for Emerging CFOs - IIM Indore
IIM Indore’s postgraduate certificate programme for emerging CFOs offers a comprehensive
understanding of strategic financial management, talent management, and corporate
strategy to the learners. It is designed to prepare the participants for leadership roles in a
dynamic business environment.
Duration: 10 months (Online)
7. CFO Leadership Excellence Programme - KPMG in India
The CFO leadership programme by KPMG in India is an executive course designed to help
current and aspiring CFOs develop future-focused skills, enabling them to act as strategic
advisors to CEOs and boards. It emphasizes the practical application of financial acumen in a
leadership context.
Duration: Variable (Typically several weeks to months, depending on format)
8. CFO Vantage Program – Deloitte
A key initiative within Deloitte's broader CFO Program, the CFO Vantage Program offers an
experiential curriculum specifically designed to prepare senior finance executives for future
CFO roles. This immersive program focuses on leadership, influence, and core competencies
through various modules, including CFO Transition Labs for newly appointed CFOs, CFO
Vision Conferences, and CFO Forums for peer networking. It is designed to help finance
leaders navigate complexities, tackle challenges, and adapt to strategic shifts.
Duration: Variable (Consists of multiple labs, conferences, and academies, often spanning
shorter, focused periods)
