About The Role
We are seeking a dynamic Finance Manager with 48 years of experience, preferably in startup or fast-growing environments within manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain ecosystems.
The ideal candidate is a Chartered Accountant (CA) with a strong inclination toward business enablement, not just accounting or compliance. This role requires a sharp analytical mindset, hands-on ownership of financial operations, and the ability to partner with leadership to drive growth, efficiency, and financial discipline in a complex operational environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Analysis & Business Insights
- Analyze financial and operational data to uncover trends, risks, and growth opportunities.
- Track and evaluate business performance against budgets, forecasts, and KPIs.
- Develop and maintain MIS dashboards and reports that convert financial data into actionable business insights.
- Support leadership with scenario analysis, unit economics, margin analysis, and profitability insights.
- Financial Planning & Control
- Own end-to-end budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
- Monitor actuals vs. plan, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.
- Strengthen financial controls while maintaining agility in a startup environment.
- Drive cost optimization initiatives without compromising business scalability.
- Accounting, Compliance & Governance
- Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual closures.
- Manage statutory compliances including GST, TDS, income tax, audits, and regulatory filings.
- Coordinate with auditors, tax consultants, bankers, and external stakeholders.
- Ensure adherence to accounting standards, internal policies, and governance frameworks.
- Cash Flow & Working Capital Management
- Manage cash flows, liquidity planning, and working capital optimization.
- Track receivables, payables, and credit cycles to ensure business continuity.
- Support fund utilization planning and investor-level financial readiness.
- Collaboration & Business Partnership
- Act as a finance business partner to operations, sales, and leadership teams.
- Translate financial data into simple, decision-ready narratives for non-finance stakeholders.
- Support strategic initiatives such as new business launches, pricing models, and scaling decisions.
- Continuously improve finance processes, systems, and reporting structures.
Qualifications
- Chartered Accountant (CA) mandatory.
- 48 years of experience in finance, accounting, FP&A, or business finance roles.
- Prior experience in startup, high-growth, or operationally complex environments preferred.
- Exposure to manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain businesses is a strong plus.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, MIS, and financial modeling.
- Hands-on experience in statutory compliance, taxation, and audit management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced functions); experience with ERP systems is a plus.
- Data-driven mindset with the ability to link financial metrics to business outcomes.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Ability to balance financial discipline with business agility in a startup setup.
Traits We Value
At FreightFox, mindset matters as much as skillset. We value professionals who are:
- Business Enablers, Not Just Gatekeepers You help the business grow responsibly.
- Hands-On & Accountable You take ownership end-to-end.
- Data-Oriented You use numbers to tell stories and drive decisions.
- Practical & Solution-Focused Less theory, more execution.
- Adaptable & Resilient Comfortable with ambiguity and fast-paced change.
- Collaborative You partner with teams, not operate in silos.
What We Offer
- A high-energy startup environment solving real problems in India's logistics ecosystem.
- Opportunity to be part of the core team shaping financial foundations and growth.
- Competitive compensation aligned with responsibility and impact.
- Equity / ESOPs to participate in long-term value creation.
- High visibility role with direct exposure to leadership and strategic decision-making.
About Us
At FreightFox, we're reimagining logistics for India's manufacturing enterprises. We are a B2B logistics tech startup driven by speed, data, and customer obsession. Every process we design and every solution we build is focused on making freight smarter, more transparent, and more efficient.
If you're excited about building strong financial foundations, enabling scale, and partnering with the business to drive impact, this role is for you.
