Finance Manager

Reporting To: Co-Founder

Experience: 4–7 years with hands on experience in FP&A + Treasury + Compliance preferably in growth-stage startups or mid-sized enterprises

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Planning & Strategy

• Prepare annual operating plans (AOPs) and rolling forecasts in collaboration with founders.
• Conduct monthly performance reviews against budget (vs actuals) with detailed commentary on variances.
• Design financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic decisions (capex, pricing, etc).

2. Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Lead preparation of Monthly MIS reports for internal stakeholders and investors.
• Coordinate quarterly/annual reporting and liaise with auditors (Statutory, Internal, and Tax auditors).
• Ensure compliance with Companies Act, Income Tax, GST, PF, PT, TDS, and other statutory filings.

3. Accounting & Controls

• Oversee end-to-end accounting, including timely closure of monthly books.
• Implement and monitor procurement controls, approval workflows, and cost discipline.
• Ensure accuracy in inventory, COGS, and capitalization of R&D or asset-intensive costs.

4. Treasury & Working Capital Management

• Monitor cash flows daily and forecast short-term and long-term liquidity needs.
• Lead working capital financing activities including:
• Preparation of financial packages for banks/NBFCs
• Managing lender relationships
• Ensuring compliance with loan covenants, interest payments, renewals

5. People & Payroll

• Oversee monthly payroll processing, employee reimbursements, full & final settlements.
• Ensure timely and accurate PF, ESI, TDS, PT filings for all employees.
• Work with HR to optimize CTC structures and tax planning for employees.

6. Business Partnering

• Collaborate with operations & procurement teams to optimize vendor payments, pricing, and spend.
• Assist founders in board prep, fundraising diligence, and financial analysis for new projects or business lines.
• Help assess cost-saving opportunities, vendor negotiations, and margin enhancement.

Skills & Qualifications

• CA / MBA Finance preferred (or relevant experience in startup/mid-sized companies)
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, compliance, and reporting standards (Ind-AS/IFRS not mandatory but preferred)
• Familiarity with Tally and ERP systems
• Strong Excel / financial modelling and data analysis skills
• Prior exposure to banking relationships and debt fund-raising (working capital loans, CC/OD, etc.)
• A hands-on attitude with a mindset to scale finance processes as the company grows