IIM Lucknow Announces Admissions for the 9th Batch of its Chief Financial Officer Programme
The Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow) has opened admissions for the ninth batch of its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Programme, a ten‑month executive education course designed for senior finance professionals and aspiring C‑suite leaders. The programme is delivered in collaboration with TimesPro, a higher‑edtech platform owned by The Times Group, and aims to build CFO‑readiness through strategic finance, risk leadership, digital transformation, capital markets, governance and boardroom decision‑making.
Programme Structure and Curriculum
The CFO Programme comprises twelve comprehensive modules covering Financial Reporting and Compliance, Performance Management, Strategic Financial Planning, Treasury and Risk Management, Capital Markets and Investor Relations, Digital Finance and Automation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategic Finance, Tax Strategy and Planning, as well as board communication, corporate governance, integrated reporting and enterprise performance management. The curriculum also integrates emerging topics such as AI‑led forecasting, ESG considerations and digital finance transformation. Participants will engage with live interactive lectures, case studies, quizzes, projects, simulations and assignments delivered through TimesPro’s Direct‑to‑Device platform by IIM Lucknow’s distinguished faculty. A capstone project requires each participant to present a financial transformation plan, and a two‑day campus immersion is scheduled towards the end of the learning journey. Successful graduates will be eligible for select IIM Lucknow Executive Alumni benefits.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must hold a graduation, diploma or post‑graduation degree with a minimum of 50 percent marks and possess more than ten years of full‑time work experience.
Statements from Key Leaders
Professor Ajay Garg, Finance & Accounting faculty at IIM Lucknow, stated that the CFO role has evolved into enterprise stewardship, strategic counsel and transformation leadership, and that the programme equips senior finance professionals with the analytical depth, governance perspective and boardroom confidence needed for value creation and uncertainty management. Sridhar Nagarajachar, Business Head – Executive Education at TimesPro, emphasized that finance leaders must combine technical rigour with strategic influence, digital fluency and enterprise‑wide decision‑making, and that the collaboration with IIM Lucknow will enable experienced professionals to build CFO‑ready capabilities.
About IIM Lucknow
IIM Lucknow, ranked seventh in the NIRF 2024 rankings, holds AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA accreditations and operates from a 200‑acre main campus in Lucknow with a strategic presence in Noida. The institute delivers world‑class management education, high‑impact executive programmes and industry‑driven research.
About TimesPro
Established in 2013, TimesPro is a leading higher‑edtech platform that offers a variety of learning programmes across sectors such as BFSI, e‑Commerce and technology. It provides executive education in partnership with premier institutions like the IIMs and IITs and delivers upskilling and reskilling solutions for individuals and corporates.