JOB DESCRIPTION
HEAD - FINANCE & ACCOUNTS
Position | Head - Finance & Accounts |
Reporting To | Group Finance Controller |
Location | Mumbai (WFO) |
Team Size | Leading team of 4-8 finance & accounting professionals |
Experience Required | 8+ years in finance and operations |
Preferred background | Trading / Commodity, startup and growth stage companies |
ABOUT THE COMPANY
We are a well-funded, fast-scaling Group in the Solar solutions ecosystem - company is currently at an inflection point with rapid growth projected in the next few years. Our Finance function is foundational to scaling operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic insight in a high-velocity environment.
ROLE PURPOSE & OVERVIEW
As Head of Finance & Accounts, you will own end-to-end financial operations for the Commerce business. You'll lead a team of 6-8 professionals and directly impact the company's financial health, compliance posture, and ability to scale. This is a hands-on, operational role where you'll drive process excellence, build scalable systems, and partner closely with the Group FC on strategic financial initiatives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Accounts Receivable & Payable Management
- Own AR/AP processes end-to-end: invoice issuance, collections, dispute resolution, and supplier payment optimization
- Establish and monitor credit policies, aging reports, and cash collection KPIs
- Ensure 100% transaction accuracy and timeliness of customer/supplier reconciliations
- Banking & Treasury Operations
- Manage daily cash management: bank account reconciliation, fund deployment, working capital optimization
- Oversee trade finance instruments (LC, Bank Guarantees, etc.) typical to trading operations
- Coordinate with banks on credits lines, facility negotiations, and reporting requirements
- Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Supervise month-end close: balance sheet reconciliation, accruals, intercompany adjustments
- Prepare accurate, timely financial statements and ensure compliance with accounting standards
- Lead audit preparation and manage external auditor coordination
- Management Information System (MIS) & Reporting
- Design and deliver MIS dashboards: daily cash flow, receivables aging, payables forecast, inventory valuation
- Provide weekly/monthly insights to management and business leaders on financial health and variances
- Drive data quality and reporting consistency across ERP system(s)
- Team Leadership & Process Scaling
- Build and mentor a high-performing finance team establish clear roles, KPIs, and development paths
- Document and automate processes to support revenue growth without proportional headcount increase
- Implement internal controls and compliance frameworks (SOX-readiness, separation of duties)
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Work closely with Operations, Trading, and HR on budget allocation, cost control, and payroll accuracy
- Support management with financial planning, variance analysis, and strategic cost initiatives.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years of hands-on experience in Finance & Accounting, with 3+ years in a trading/commodity business
- Demonstrated expertise in AR/AP operations, banking & treasury, and month-end close routines
- Proven track record leading finance teams (4+ direct reports) and scaling finance operations
- Strong knowledge of Indian tax compliance (GST, TDS) and financial statement preparation (Ind-AS)
- Proficiency in Excel, ERP systems (SAP, Tally, Zoho, or cloud-based platforms), and data visualization
- Excellent communication skills ability to partner with business leaders and provide clear financial insights
- Chartered accountant
NICE-TO-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior experience in a fast-growing startup or scaling company
- Exposure to consolidated financial reporting or multi-entity accounting
- Knowledge of trade finance and working capital optimization
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Problem-solving & Process Orientation: Ability to analyze complex financial challenges and implement scalable solutions
- Attention to Detail: High accuracy threshold ability to spot discrepancies and drill into root causes
- Ownership Mentality: Takes responsibility for financial accuracy, compliance, and team performance
- Stakeholder Management: Communicates complex financial concepts to non-finance audiences
- Adaptability: Comfortable in a fast-moving, scaling environment able to prioritize amid competing demands
