About the Company
A fast-growing technology-led platform serving airlines with end-to-end crew and passenger accommodation solutions across India and international markets. The company operates a high-volume, transaction-heavy model with thousands of room-night invoices, a large vendor ecosystem, and increasing global exposure across MEA, Europe, and Southeast Asia.
Role Overview
The Head of Finance will lead the end-to-end finance function, combining strong operational control with strategic capabilities in international finance and M&A.
This role requires:
- A deep operator (AR/AP, invoicing, working capital)
- A global finance leader (multi-entity, cross-border compliance)
- A strategic partner (M&A, expansion, investor readiness)
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Operations & Process Excellence
- Build scalable systems for high-volume transaction accounting (room-night level)
- Ensure accurate and timely invoice generation aligned with airline approvals
- Design robust controls for:
- Revenue recognition (transaction-level)
- Contract-based billing (airline SLAs)
- Drive automation across Order → Billing → Collection workflows
2. Accounts Receivable (Global & Domestic)
- Manage cross-border receivables, including:
- Forex exposure tracking
- Payment timelines across jurisdictions
- Reduce DSO and implement real-time receivables dashboards
- Handle dispute resolution with global airline partners
3. Accounts Payable & Vendor Ecosystem
- Manage payouts across 300+ vendors (hotels, transport, international partners)
- Oversee:
- Multi-country vendor payments
- Currency considerations
- Drive vendor reconciliation and contract compliance
- Optimize working capital without disrupting operations
4. MIS, Reporting & Business Finance
- Own global MIS and consolidated reporting across entities
- Provide insights on:
- Region-wise profitability (India vs International markets)
- Airline-wise and route-wise margins
- Support leadership with data-driven decision making
5. Working Capital & Cash Flow Management
- Manage complex global cash flows
- Optimize:
- Receivables vs payables across geographies
- Monitor:
- Forex risks
- Liquidity across entities
- Build treasury strategies for multi-currency operations
6. Systems, Automation & Scalability
- Implement scalable ERP systems for multi-entity operations
- Drive automation in:
- Multi-country invoicing
- Reconciliation
- Consolidation reporting
- Ensure systems support rapid international expansion
7. Compliance, Audit & Governance
- Ensure compliance across:
- India (GST, TDS, Companies Act)
- International jurisdictions
- Lead:
- Consolidated audits
- Transfer pricing documentation
- Build strong governance frameworks across entities
8. International Finance & Multi-Entity Management
- Manage finance operations across overseas entities / subsidiaries
- Ensure compliance with:
- Local tax regimes (VAT/GST equivalents)
- Transfer pricing norms
- Oversee:
- Intercompany transactions
- Cross-border cash movement and repatriation
- Work closely with local advisors in MEA, Europe, and SEA markets
9. Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
- Partner with leadership on:
- Market entry via acquisitions / JVs
- Strategic partnerships in global markets
10. Strategic Finance & Leadership
- Act as a strategic partner to CEO/Board
- Support:
- Fundraising (domestic & global investors)
- Financial modeling for expansion
- Build and lead a globally capable finance team
Ideal Candidate Profile
Experience
- 15-22 years of experience
- Proven track record in:
- High-volume transaction environments
- International business finance / multi-entity structures
- Preferred industries:
- Travel / hospitality / airlines / OTA
- Logistics / e-commerce / mobility platforms
Core Skillsets
- Strong expertise in:
- Accounts Receivable & Working Capital Management
- Cross-border finance and treasury
- Hands-on experience with:
- Multi-currency accounting
- Transfer pricing / intercompany structures
- Ability to balance operations + strategy
Qualifications
- CA is strongly preferred
- MBA (Finance) is an added advantage
Leadership Traits
- Operates effectively in high-growth, ambiguous environments
- Strong global stakeholder management skills
- High ownership, detail orientation, and execution focus
