Finance Manager

About the Role:
We're looking for a hands-on, strategic Finance Manager to lead our finance function end-to-end — from day-to-day accounting and compliance to financial strategy and investor relations. You'll be a trusted partner to leadership, translating numbers into insights that shape business decisions.

What You’ll Own:

• Develop and execute the company's financial strategy aligned with business goals.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Assess investment opportunities and evaluate financial risks and returns.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives and improve financial efficiency across the business.
• Oversee all accounting operations, including monthly and annual financial closures.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, taxation laws, and audit standards.
• Prepare accurate financial statements, MIS reports, dashboards, and variance analyses.
• Maintain transparent, audit-ready accounting records and reporting standards.
• Liaise with external auditors, banks, financial institutions, and regulatory bodies.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and effective utilization of funds.
• Oversee vendor payments, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and treasury operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial strategies with business objectives.
• Present financial insights, business performance metrics, and recommendations to the leadership team.
• Support fundraising initiatives, investor reporting, financial modeling, and due diligence processes

Must-Haves

• CA or CA Inter qualification.
• Minimum 4+ years of post-qualification experience in finance management or accounting.
• Strong understanding of compliance, statutory regulations, and labour laws.
• Strong grasp of accounting principles, taxation, and financial regulations.
• Proven experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, Microsoft Excel, and accounting tools such as Tally, Zoho Books, or QuickBooks.
• Experience managing audits and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities, with a hands-on approach in a fast-paced environment.

Good-to-Haves

• MBA in Finance or any additional finance-related certifications.
• Prior experience in a startup, technology, SaaS, or high-growth company.
• Experience working with investor relations, fundraising, board reporting, or due diligence processes.
• Exposure to ESOP accounting and startup financial governance.
• Knowledge of financial planning and analysis (FP&A) and business performance metrics.
• Experience implementing or managing ERP/accounting systems and finance process automation.