Finance Head / Finance Manager

Company Description

Distil Education & Technology Pvt. Ltd. is India's largest livelihood-based skilling and education platform, dedicated to bridging the gap between education and employability. With over 8 years of experience, Distil has empowered thousands of youth across urban, semi-urban, and rural India with industry-ready skills leading to sustainable livelihoods. Operating through more than 26 branches, 400 training sites, and partnerships with 700+ corporates, the organization offers programs like Work Integrated Vocational Education (WIVE), Apprenticeship Programs, and Industry-led Skilling. Distil's innovative approach combines academic learning with practical job training, preparing learners to contribute effectively from day one. Guided by the mission Shaping Lives by Empowering Communities, the company works with industries, institutions, and governments to create a skilled and self-reliant workforce.

Role Description

The Finance Head/Manager will lead the entire Finance & Accounts function, ensuring smooth financial operations, strategic planning, compliance management, audit readiness, and business reporting. The role is responsible for P&L control, MIS, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and ensuring all statutory and taxation requirements are met.

Candidates with strong experience in the Staffing, Outsourcing, or Manpower Provider Industry are highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Management:

Oversee end-to-end Finance & Accounts operations across the organization.

Prepare and manage P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and financial strategy.

Monitor cash flow, fund allocation, cost control, and financial KPIs.

Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes.

Compliance & Statutory Management:

Ensure 100% compliance with GST, TDS, PF, ESIC, Professional Tax, and all statutory norms.

Coordinate with consultants for filing returns, audits, and statutory submissions.

Maintain compliance across multi-state manpower operations.

Payroll, Billing & Reconciliation:

Supervise payroll management for large manpower deployments.

Ensure accuracy of salary sheets, invoices, reimbursement, and back-end validations.

Review client billing cycles and collection status.

Prepare detailed MIS reports, P&L analysis, variance reports, and business insights for management.

Present financial health reports during monthly/quarterly review meetings.

Required Skills & Competencies:

Strong command over Accounting, Finance, GST, TDS, Payroll, and Compliance.

Expertise in manpower/staffing industry finance operations.

Excellent leadership, team management, and analytical skills.

Proficiency in Tally/ERP systems, MS Excel, and MIS reporting.

Problem-solving approach with strong decision-making ability.

Education: MBA Finance / CA Inter / M.Com / B.Com with strong experience.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Financial Statements preparation and Financial Reporting
• Strong Finance knowledge, including Budgeting and resource allocation
• Excellent Analytical Skills for interpreting financial data and supporting strategic decisions
• Thorough understanding of financial regulations and compliance standards
• Proven experience in leadership roles within the finance sector
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and problem-solving capabilities
• Professional certification such as CA, CFA, or an MBA in Finance is an added advantage
• Effective communication and presentation skills