World-class learning, Indian impact: Inside Wharton Executive Education’s Chief Financial Officer Program — India

India’s breakneck growth isn’t just keeping pace with global shifts. It’s also actively setting trends. As industries across the country embrace digital transformation, sustainability, and smarter capital strategies, the role of the chief financial officer (CFO) is being redefined. Today’s CFOs must think like strategists, manage risk like analysts, and lead like CEOs.

According to Deloitte CFO Insights 2024, 82% of Indian CFOs are projected to take a leading role in spearheading digital transformation and AI adoption across their organizations. Meanwhile, the PwC CFO Study 2023 found that 69% of finance leaders in India believe that by 2030, CFOs will play a more influential role than CEOs in driving business transformation. And 63% of CFOs foresee a growing emphasis on analytics and strategic decision support as core aspects of their role, according to Global Finance.

This is exactly where the Chief Financial Officer Program — India by Wharton Executive Education comes in.

For over a century, Wharton has been at the forefront of finance education, shaping thinking in everything from investment management and private equity to fintech and regulation. Every year, professionals from more than 100 countries turn to Wharton to gain fresh insights, sharpen their leadership skills, and stay ahead of the curve in a fast-moving world. After all, it has a legacy trusted by Fortune 500 leaders, innovators, and changemakers.

With the Chief Financial Officer Program — India, Wharton Executive Education offers a rare chance for senior finance professionals to level up. It’s designed for Indian CFOs and rising finance leaders who want a global perspective, strategic tools, and the confidence to lead in complex times. Backed by Wharton’s Ivy League credibility, this program delivers just that.

You’ll learn directly from Wharton’s top faculty through live virtual classes, dive into flexible modules you can accommodate per your schedule, and take part in high-impact immersions right here in India. You’ll build real connections with fellow CFOs and Wharton alumni, attend exclusive masterclasses, and gain insights you won’t find in a textbook. From strategy and ESG to digital finance and risk, each module is geared to help you lead with greater perspective and purpose.

Program highlights

• Learn from world-renowned Wharton faculty and industry experts who are at the cutting edge of innovation
• Blended learning experience combining the best of theory and practice to meet India’s rising demand for global-ready CFOs
• Masterclasses and real-world case studies of Home Depot, Conrail, Diageo, Delta Airlines, and GlobalTech Inc.
• Learn at your own pace with a weekly commitment of four-six hours
• On successful completion of the program, executives gain one of six required credits to be eligible for alumni status
• Earn a Wharton Executive Education digital certificate upon successful completion of the program; participants will also have exclusive access to events and networking opportunities

Program outcomes

• Champion a data-driven and AI-enabled culture, driving digital agility in finance functions
• Optimize capital deployment and valuation models to fuel investment strategies
• Navigate complex mergers and acquisitions landscapes and alliances with precision and foresight
• Structure capital to balance growth ambitions with financial risk and shareholder value
• Architect global growth strategies by leveraging platforms, digital ecosystems, and financial technologies
• Reframe the CFO role as a transformational force by aligning financial strategy with enterprise-wide goals
• Lead change initiatives and act as strategic business partners to CEOs and boards
• Strengthen boardroom dynamics and enhance shareholder communication and engagement

Who is this for?
Wharton Executive Education's Chief Financial Officer Program – India is tailored for senior finance executives who want to hone their leadership, investment decisions, digital transformation strategies, and cross-border growth planning. Whether you're an experienced CFO or preparing to step into the role, this program will equip you with the tools to lead at the global level. It’s especially beneficial for:

• CFOs in MNCs or large Indian corporations
• Finance directors and senior VPs of finance with 15-plus years of experience who want to transition into a CFO role
• Financial planners seeking to expand their impact on enterprise decision making across geographies and functions

Eligibility criteria
Any graduate or diploma holder with at least 10 years of work experience.

Fees
Application fees of ₹5,000. Program fees of ₹9,15,000, excluding GST. Flexible payment options available for installments of up to six months.

Duration: Six months

Commencement date: September 18, 2025

Mode: Blended learning, i.e., recorded videos, live online sessions, and two in–person immersions in Mumbai (October 10–12 and December 5–6).

Curriculum:

• Pillar 1: Leading as a strategic CFO: Leveraging data, technology, and AI for growth
• Pillar 2: Global financial leadership: Leading in a digital era
• Pillar 3: The tools of advanced corporate finance
• Pillar 4: Cutting-edge C-suite mindset: CFO's playbook for performance and value
• Pillar 5: Navigating risk and uncertainty: The CFO's compass
• Pillar 6: Beyond finance: Governance, ESG, and strategic influence

Conclusion
The Chief Financial Officer Program — India by Wharton Executive Education is built for what today’s finance leaders truly need. It brings together world-class faculty, a global perspective, and deep local relevance, all without having to leave the country. From strategy and risk to boardroom leadership and digital finance, every part of it is designed to help CFOs lead with clarity and confidence.

Add to that the unmatched credibility of the Wharton name, and you have a program that’s not just good on paper, but a real game-changer for executive careers. Visit the program page for more information and FAQs.