Role Overview:
Looking for a highly competent and strategic Finance Controller to lead our finance and accounting functions. This role will act as a key business partner to the founders and leadership team, driving financial planning, analysis, and decision support. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of financial operations, compliance, and business strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a business finance partner, working closely with cross-functional teams to drive business growth.
- Collaborate directly with founders and department heads to support strategic initiatives.
- Oversee all aspects of financial and accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and integrity.
- Strengthen and scale FP&A systems, tools, and processes to support business forecasting and planning.
- Develop and implement robust financial strategies, accounting policies, and SOPs.
- Ensure timely monthly and year-end closing of books and accurate financial reporting.
- Prepare and publish monthly and quarterly financial statements.
- Manage all compliance related to finance, accounts, taxation, and statutory requirements.
- Deliver insightful financial reporting and analysis to guide strategic decisions.
- Monitor and manage cash flows, optimizing working capital.
- Ensure regulatory and statutory compliance across all financial operations.
- Lead financial reviews and provide data-driven recommendations to the leadership team.
- Oversee the finalization of accounts and ensure timely completion of audits.
- Prepare financial documentation and reports for fundraising activities, including liaising with banks and investors.
- Coordinate the preparation of the annual budget and provide variance analysis.
- Prepare accurate financial forecasts and report deviations from the plan.
- Leverage advanced MS Excel and FP&A tools to enhance financial modeling and reporting.
Candidate Profile:
- Proven experience (8+ years) in finance leadership roles, preferably in mid-sized or growth-stage companies.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, Indian taxation, and regulatory environment.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
- Proficiency in financial modelling, budgeting, forecasting, and MIS reporting.
- Knowledge of Excel and experience in implementing or managing FP&A systems.
