Head of finance

Job Title: Head – Finance Location: Coimbatore Qualification: Chartered Accountant Inter (Mandatory) Experience: Minimum 8–10 years (preferably in a Listed Company) About Our Client Founded in 2016, Our Client is a rapidly growing, profitable B2 B Ed Tech Saa S company revolutionizing tech talent upskilling, evaluation, and deployment. Our AI-powered learning and assessment platforms enable enterprises and educational institutions to build future-ready talent at scale. Our Client specialize in Talent Upskilling, Assessment, and Workforce Transformation across sectors such as ITe S, BFSI, and Higher Education. Top corporates, including LTIMindtree, Virtusa, Tech Mahindra, and Hexaware, and over 150+ leading institutions like BITS Pilani, VIT, SRM, LPU, and Manipal trust our solutions. If you are passionate about innovation, growth, and redefining the future of tech learning —it is the place for you. About the Role We are seeking a seasoned Head – Finance to lead our financial governance, reporting, compliance, and operational excellence. You will be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate financial closures, driving compliance across statutory frameworks, and enabling scalable finance systems to support business growth. Key Responsibilities 1. Monthly Closing Ensure monthly closure as per the closing calendar. Prepare monthly Profit & Loss (P& L), Balance Sheet (BS), Cashflow statements, variance analysis, and other reports as per management formats. Oversee operations including Order to Cash (O2 C) and Procure to Pay (P2 P) processes. 2. Quarterly Closing Prepare quarterly financial results, segment reporting, and cash flow statements. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for related party transactions. Prepare Advance Tax and Provision for Tax. Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external auditors for timely and accurate submission (handling Big 4 auditors will be an added advantage). 3. Annual Closing Prepare and review Annual Financial Statements complying with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS). Coordinate with external auditors for smooth audit processes. Prepare and review other financial reports as required. 4. Compliances Ensure compliance with: Companies Act, 2013 Income Tax Act, 1961 Goods and Services Tax (GST) Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR) Preparation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for better understanding and uniform practices. 5. Audit Coordination Liaise with internal teams and external auditors (including Big 4) to ensure timely completion of audits and submissions. 6. Stakeholder Partnership Collaborate with leadership and internal stakeholders to provide financial insights that support decision-making and strategic planning. 7. Process Excellence Develop and maintain SOPs to ensure consistency, compliance, and efficiency in finance processes. Requirements 8–10 years post-qualification experience in financial reporting, compliance, and operations, preferably in a listed company. Proven expertise in financial closures (monthly, quarterly, annual) and preparation of statutory financial statements under Ind AS. Strong exposure to O2 C and P2 P processes. Experience in quarterly results preparation, related-party compliance, and regulatory reporting. Track record of handling statutory audits with Big 4 or equivalent firms. In-depth knowledge of Companies Act, Income Tax, GST, and LODR. Proficient in MS Excel for financial analysis and modelling. ERP experience essential, SAP preferred. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with leadership and cross-functional teams. Why Join? Shape the financial strategy of a leading AI-powered Ed Tech Saa S business. Lead finance operations with autonomy and influence at the leadership table.